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SB52 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,796 mi
Last recorded58,796 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 57,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Rear Flexi Join to Front Join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Rear Flexi Join to Front Join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,090 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 52,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,818 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,883 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,512 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 45,539 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,133 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,223 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 33,934 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,809 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,405 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,223 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,866 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,920 miles

metal debris o/s/r tyre tread

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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SB52 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB52 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 SB52 SLK registered?

SB52 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is SB52 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 SLK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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