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TOT 1M

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,306 mi
Last recorded71,306 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOT 1M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 71,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 66,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 62,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 59,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,866 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 51,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 48,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,097 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,158 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 10 Jun 2016 39,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,141 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 35,141 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 30,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,030 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,921 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,270 miles

covers fitted front/centre and sides under vehicle . damage to offside mirror unit and glass

Fail 1 Jun 2009 15,270 miles

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

covers fitted front/centre and sides under vehicle . damage to offside mirror unit and glass

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,211 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread . offside rear metal in tread . nearside front tyre getting low . large front sump and side covers fitted under vehicle

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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TOT 1M is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TOT 1M, 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 TOT 1M registered?

TOT 1M is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is TOT 1M safe to buy?

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