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R17 PNK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Pink Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,821 mi
Last recorded45,821 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 PNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 40,914 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,641 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 34,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 32,428 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,052 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 7,879 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,207 miles

front and rear tyres badly cracked.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 7,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres badly cracked.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 6,580 miles

Both front tyres badly cracked.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 5,313 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 4,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,593 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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R17 PNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Pink with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R17 PNK, 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 R17 PNK registered?

R17 PNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is R17 PNK safe to buy?

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