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SW54 BDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,358 mi
Last recorded39,358 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 BDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 39,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 39,353 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 37,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 35,602 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 26,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 23,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 20,074 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 19,567 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted on outer faces outer edges

both rear brake discs pitted on outer faces on outer edges

both rear tyres outer shoulder tread cracking (no cords showing)

exhaust mounting brackets at rear heavily corroded (not broken)

front anti-roll bar excessively corroded (not broken)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking (no cords showing)

Fail 22 Jan 2019 19,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front brake discs pitted on outer faces outer edges

both rear brake discs pitted on outer faces on outer edges

both rear tyres outer shoulder tread cracking (no cords showing)

exhaust mounting brackets at rear heavily corroded (not broken)

front anti-roll bar excessively corroded (not broken)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking (no cords showing)

Pass 25 Jan 2018 19,463 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres signs of cracking on outer shoulders (no cords showing)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 19,463 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres signs of cracking on outer shoulders (no cords showing)

n/s/f ,n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,207 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

front steering arms and suspension components rusting

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2016 18,764 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,347 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 17,333 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 16,592 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 16,592 miles

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 14,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,039 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,933 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,587 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 9,198 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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SW54 BDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW54 BDV, 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 SW54 BDV registered?

SW54 BDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SW54 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 BDV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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