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S333 ROW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,593 mi
Last recorded64,593 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 ROW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 64,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes to front flexi pipe... corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes to front flexi pipe .. corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 5 Sep 2025 64,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1 of two arms ... rear one marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes to front flexi pipe... corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes to front flexi pipe .. corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 Sep 2024 61,198 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 22 Sep 2023 57,717 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 57,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,689 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 56,686 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 54,745 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,541 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,794 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 52,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,649 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,933 miles

Both front headlamps beam pattern poor

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,438 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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S333 ROW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S333 ROW, 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 S333 ROW registered?

S333 ROW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is S333 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S333 ROW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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