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S1 UWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,301 mi
Last recorded76,301 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 UWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 76,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,931 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 75,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 75,110 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 75,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 74,976 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2023 74,976 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 65,961 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)

Pass 17 May 2017 65,067 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,186 miles

oil leak

service light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 50,076 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 42,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 39,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,105 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 37,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,749 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,143 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,408 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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S1 UWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S1 UWE, 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

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What year was S1 UWE registered?

S1 UWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is S1 UWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 UWE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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