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SRZ 1215

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,016 mi
Last recorded53,016 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRZ 1215
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 53,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 50,795 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 13 Apr 2024 47,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 44,992 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 43,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 39,485 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,279 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,316 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,771 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,143 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,098 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,713 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,223 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,338 miles

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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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SRZ 1215 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SRZ 1215, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRZ 1215?

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What year was SRZ 1215 registered?

SRZ 1215 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is SRZ 1215 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRZ 1215 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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