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SN 593

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,162 mi
Last recorded90,162 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN 593
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,162 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,529 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 88,529 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 83,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,635 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 77,635 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 74,484 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 70,877 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,005 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,242 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,268 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 17,058 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,139 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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SN 593 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SN 593, 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 SN 593 registered?

SN 593 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is SN 593 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN 593 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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