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S5 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,092 mi
Last recorded66,092 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 66,092 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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 65,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 245/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 245/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 245/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 245/35X48 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 64,543 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,281 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 64,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,106 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 64,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,722 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,716 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,285 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,320 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,373 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,666 miles

SRS light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,738 miles

s.r.s. light on

Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,866 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 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S5 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 S5 SLK registered?

S5 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is S5 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 SLK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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