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R33 MSV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,799 mi
Last recorded118,799 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 MSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 118,799 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 118,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 117,033 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,495 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 108,843 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,799 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,209 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,070 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 87,186 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,357 miles

Off side rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service light on

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,873 miles

centre rearexhaust clamps corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 80,873 miles

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

centre rearexhaust clamps corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 74,491 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 71,390 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,316 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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R33 MSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R33 MSV, 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 R33 MSV registered?

R33 MSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for R33 MSV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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