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SW54 BEO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,087 mi
Last recorded51,087 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 51,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 50,996 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 50,987 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 50,979 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,964 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 50,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed as marked at mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 48,289 miles

STRUCTURE AT N/S AND O/S FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS CORRODING ,O/S ALMOST TO EXCESS

Fail 30 May 2019 48,288 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

STRUCTURE AT N/S AND O/S FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS CORRODING ,O/S ALMOST TO EXCESS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,166 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 31 May 2018 45,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment EXCESS PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 30 May 2017 41,309 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 26 May 2017 41,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking,perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 37,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking,perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 29,773 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 31,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,248 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 28,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,489 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,781 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,564 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SW54 BEO, 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

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What year was SW54 BEO registered?

SW54 BEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is SW54 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 BEO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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