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S500 UKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,561 mi
Last recorded81,561 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 UKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 81,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,755 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,303 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 76,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 70,467 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 66,265 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 62,668 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 62,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 58,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 53,722 miles

Front brake pads worn low and brake discs corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake slightly noisey.

Offisde rear tyre on 3mm

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear exhaust mounting hooks corroded.

Small chip in offside part of windscreen

Fail 22 May 2014 53,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads worn low and brake discs corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking.

Nearside rear brake slightly noisey.

Offisde rear tyre on 3mm

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Rear exhaust mounting hooks corroded.

Small chip in offside part of windscreen

Pass 28 May 2013 49,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded on inner faces

n/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area and scrubbing out on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2013 49,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded on inner faces

n/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area and scrubbing out on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2012 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,587 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 31 Jul 2009 30,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,537 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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S500 UKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S500 UKA, 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 S500 UKA registered?

S500 UKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is S500 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 UKA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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