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S7 SWF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,277 mi
Last recorded50,277 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 SWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 50,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 48,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,115 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 45,279 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 45,279 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,820 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,617 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,143 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 30,533 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,477 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 3 Aug 2012 15,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,101 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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S7 SWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 S7 SWF, 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 S7 SWF registered?

S7 SWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is S7 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 SWF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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