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PWK 175

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,899 mi
Last recorded70,899 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWK 175
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 69,109 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 66,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 66,472 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 65,247 miles

damage to windscreen

front tyres cracking up in treads slightly

rear diff oil leak

under covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 63,952 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 63,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 Pirelli p zero (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 Pirelli p zero (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,053 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Oil leak under the differential ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,266 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 51,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,203 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,601 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,673 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,681 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,789 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,022 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 17,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,968 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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PWK 175 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWK 175, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PWK 175?

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What year was PWK 175 registered?

PWK 175 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PWK 175 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWK 175 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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