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SB05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,717 mi
Last recorded46,717 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 46,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 46,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,210 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,103 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,164 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,495 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,124 miles

Exhaust mounting snapped & another is weak.(May fail next test)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 38,124 miles

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

Exhaust mounting snapped & another is leak will fail next test

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,038 miles

Front tyres scrubbing.

Pass 5 May 2010 25,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 25,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,230 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 15,678 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,678 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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SB05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SB05 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 SB05 SLK registered?

SB05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SB05 SLK safe to buy?

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