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SK05 AWC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,071 mi
Last recorded109,071 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 AWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 109,071 miles

Front Both brake back plates corroding

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Jacking rubber missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,716 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Fail 10 Dec 2024 107,716 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in between tread , to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,966 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight bind

Fail 8 Jan 2024 102,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight bind

Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,165 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,671 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,357 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 97,286 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,954 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 95,953 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement exhaust pipe support bracket (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,545 miles

Rear ALL rear rubber bushes perished

Fail 16 Oct 2018 93,545 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear ALL rear rubber bushes perished

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded Badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn / corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front N/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,835 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH EDGES (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,291 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,157 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 46,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake readings low

offside front tyre worn excessively on inner shoulder

rear pads required,(worn past locating bridge)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 33,048 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut on wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Jul 2009 33,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,938 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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SK05 AWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SK05 AWC, 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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SK05 AWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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