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4347 L

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,047 mi
Last recorded79,047 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4347 L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play middle suspension arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,328 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 49,927 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,703 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,919 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 40,862 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,458 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 40,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,548 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,402 miles

n/s/f tyre tread slightly worn uneven on inside of tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,485 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,983 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,633 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,429 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,185 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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4347 L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 4347 L, 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 4347 L registered?

4347 L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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