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S20 TLG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,267 mi
Last recorded75,267 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 TLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,267 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 75,252 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,205 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,931 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 74,931 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,279 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,853 miles

rear suspension components rusted

centre exhaust system corroded

front reg plate slightly cracked

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 19 Oct 2016 73,830 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust system corroded

front reg plate slightly cracked

rear suspension components rusted

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,502 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 70,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,680 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,966 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,966 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,568 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,359 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 39,358 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 27,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,441 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 19,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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S20 TLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S20 TLG, 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 S20 TLG registered?

S20 TLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is S20 TLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 TLG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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