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SW05 PCF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,044 mi
Last recorded69,044 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 PCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,044 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti-roll bar (D) bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar almost touching subframe

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake hoses ferules painted

Pass 28 Nov 2024 67,003 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear edge of undertray mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear edge of undertray mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken / missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

paking brake at limit of travel on lever

Pass 22 Nov 2023 66,649 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear All rear underfloor components heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Nov 2023 66,593 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe box sections holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe box sections holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all rear underfloor components heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,096 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 65,094 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 65,089 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 65,085 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside and nearside of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,165 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,171 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front & nearside front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 60,170 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front & nearside front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

some brake pipes covered by grease making inspection difficult

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,675 miles

brake discs some corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,406 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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SW05 PCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SW05 PCF, 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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SW05 PCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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