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SK51 LEE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,309 mi
Last recorded47,309 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 LEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 47,309 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 46,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 46,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,850 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 44,893 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front upper at mounting point for body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,447 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 44,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 43,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 43,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure joint is corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure joint is corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 40,217 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,124 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 38,124 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,003 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 36,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,770 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 32,766 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r fog light not working

Pass 9 May 2014 30,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,713 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,451 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 24,448 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,420 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,089 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,419 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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SK51 LEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 SK51 LEE, 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 SK51 LEE registered?

SK51 LEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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