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SLK 25W

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,279 mi
Last recorded91,279 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 25W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,279 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,080 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,527 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 84,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,696 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,430 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,633 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 65,346 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 58,447 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,440 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded badly

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 11 May 2017 57,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (inner) (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2017 57,100 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (inner) (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 55,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 55,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 52,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2014 47,571 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 14 May 2013 41,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 12 May 2012 35,162 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 31,632 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 31,485 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 27,181 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 27,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2009 19,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,792 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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SLK 25W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SLK 25W, 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 SLK 25W registered?

SLK 25W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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