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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
General Information
- Registration AM53FBS
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SLK
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 02 Apr 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 107,780 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2027 13 Jun 202631 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 107,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
31 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,125 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,904 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 91,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,840 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2024 13 Jun 202627 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,524 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2023 13 Jun 202612 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,228 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2022 13 Jun 202618 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,819 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2021 13 Jun 202618 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,819 MI
13 Jun 20261 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,224 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020 13 Jun 202625 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,548 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 13 Jun 202630 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,188 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres slightly low on tread
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,763 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2016 13 Jun 20268 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,575 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 13 Jun 20262 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,673 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 13 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,279 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 13 Jun 202619 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,654 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012 13 Jun 202624 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,824 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2011 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,933 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2010 13 Jun 202631 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,646 MI
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AM53FBS was registered on 2005-04-08
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