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TB05 PAB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,613 mi
Last recorded78,613 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB05 PAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 78,613 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in hub unit . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slightly cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,362 miles

Corrosion on rear of rear floor pans, nearside & offside

Engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm nearest the brake caliper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm nearest the brake caliper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in hub unit . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 74,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear of rear floor pans, nearside & offside

Engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm nearest the brake caliper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm nearest the brake caliper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in hub unit . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,637 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,142 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,742 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 65,742 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section. (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,370 miles

rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,369 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 60,227 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,524 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,795 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 55,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,601 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 33,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TB05 PAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TB05 PAB, 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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TB05 PAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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