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PX05 MFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,944 mi
Last recorded89,944 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 MFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 89,944 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 89,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 89,032 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 27 Mar 2024 88,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,946 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,630 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,735 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front inner bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front very slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip in centre (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,333 miles

four exhaust clamps corroded and missing from rear exhaust, exhaust leaking from joints

near side front, near side rear and off side rear tyre tread low on inner edge

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,290 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,157 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 51,155 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,941 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,119 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,393 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PX05 MFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PX05 MFE, 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.

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What year was PX05 MFE registered?

PX05 MFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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