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SCW 59L

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,246 mi
Last recorded89,246 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 59L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 89,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 88,835 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 88,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 87,549 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2023 87,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all general component corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2021 85,572 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all general component corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,714 miles

All underside component corrosion

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,825 miles

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

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

light component corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,004 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edges

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

light component corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 79,853 miles

Front both tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,029 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,312 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,304 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,866 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,585 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,008 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,798 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 35,642 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SCW 59L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 SCW 59L, 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 SCW 59L registered?

SCW 59L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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