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S5 SEG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,767 mi
Last recorded111,767 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 SEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 111,767 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still supported by another hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 111,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero on inner edge next stage of wear is exposed cords 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still supported by another hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 109,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES WORN INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AND DETATCHED BUT SECURE

Pass 22 Aug 2024 106,993 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 106,993 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 106,964 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 105,113 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 101,969 miles

Front BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAVE SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Front FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

Front FRONT WIPER BLADS STARTING TO SMEAR

Fail 17 May 2022 101,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn N/S/F DEROPLINK HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAVE SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Front FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

Front FRONT WIPER BLADS STARTING TO SMEAR

Pass 28 May 2021 96,861 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 May 2021 96,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,753 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,671 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 79,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,813 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,882 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 11 Jun 2012 58,422 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,313 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,274 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,416 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,427 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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S5 SEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S5 SEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 SEG registered?

S5 SEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is S5 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 SEG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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