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S8 MBE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,389 mi
Last recorded56,389 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 56,389 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 52,548 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 1 Nov 2023 50,483 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 50,227 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 49,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 47,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,385 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,099 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 39,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake binding handbrake does not release properly (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,763 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,156 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 33,156 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

R/H centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,376 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 30,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,981 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,446 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,715 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 13,613 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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S8 MBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 S8 MBE, 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 S8 MBE registered?

S8 MBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for S8 MBE 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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