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SM05 SUY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 SUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 129,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 126,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 120,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 118,985 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 114,316 miles

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

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

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

rear heatshields insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,055 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 96,868 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides & Steel brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 84,124 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,634 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 65,838 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened N/s/r by forward mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,723 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,402 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,727 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,500 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,075 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 27,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,449 miles

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

various cuts in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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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SM05 SUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SM05 SUY, 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 SM05 SUY registered?

SM05 SUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is SM05 SUY safe to buy?

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