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SG05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,587 mi
Last recorded75,587 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 75,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 75,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 67,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 67,559 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 62,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,755 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 58,750 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,530 miles

Central exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 3 Oct 2018 57,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,547 miles

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

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,805 miles

engine covers and under car covers fitted

rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Fail 28 Sep 2016 52,745 miles

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

engine covers and under car covers fitted

rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,544 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 49,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 48,704 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 45,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 45,889 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 42,081 miles

slight oil leak (engine)??

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,129 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,588 miles

cross strut bushes starting to split

Pass 19 May 2010 30,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,297 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 27,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 22,518 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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SG05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG05 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 SG05 SLK registered?

SG05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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