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TH52 OWL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,567 mi
Last recorded111,567 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH52 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,567 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,719 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 108,671 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf+osf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,703 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,675 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 104,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 99,229 miles

Offside Front Rackend ball joint has slight play.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 93,848 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,619 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,041 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 79,418 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,603 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre has a cut in its sidewall

w/screen has a chip

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,459 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,407 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,887 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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TH52 OWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 TH52 OWL, 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 TH52 OWL registered?

TH52 OWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is TH52 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for TH52 OWL 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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