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W18 PGW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,905 mi
Last recorded54,905 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 PGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 54,905 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,768 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 52,749 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 23 Nov 2023 49,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake and fuel pipes have been covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic covers covering the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2022 48,420 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,255 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear advise tyre valve splitting and perished

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,424 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 44,418 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,080 miles

off side front tyre cuts in wall low on tread

Fail 17 Mar 2017 41,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

off side front tyre cuts in wall low on tread

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,555 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 37,526 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,034 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 20 Mar 2013 32,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,127 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,152 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,545 miles

Front nearside bumper has a slight crack.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,319 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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W18 PGW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W18 PGW, 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 W18 PGW registered?

W18 PGW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is W18 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 PGW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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