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S33 BSH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,417 mi
Last recorded72,417 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 BSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 72,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,027 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 63,027 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,719 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 55,719 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,661 miles

Engine covers/sill trims/under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,859 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 33,859 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,525 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,157 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,909 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 28,166 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,982 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,085 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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S33 BSH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S33 BSH, 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 S33 BSH registered?

S33 BSH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is S33 BSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 BSH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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