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S49 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,684 mi
Last recorded79,684 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,684 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,077 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 71,867 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,692 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 47,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,792 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,593 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front, lower, rear arm (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,662 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,446 miles

small cut in outer side wall nearside rear tyre.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 12,363 miles

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

cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall - not down to cords

Fail 10 Feb 2015 12,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall - not down to cords

Pass 1 May 2014 11,782 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,783 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 8,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 6,617 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 5,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,448 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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S49 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S49 SLK, 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 S49 SLK registered?

S49 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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