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SA05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,308 mi
Last recorded67,308 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 67,308 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked y-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested binding brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened area marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint back arm slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe starting to get corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe starting to get corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 65,259 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,306 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mount broken but still well supported by the other mounts (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under side of car getting very corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,292 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,639 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,847 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,993 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 40,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,950 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)

osf nsf tyres perrished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 36,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

osf nsf tyres perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf osf tyres cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,817 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 32,817 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,265 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,622 miles

nsf osf tyres perrished outside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,555 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)

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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SA05 SLK 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 81%.

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 SA05 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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SA05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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