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A2 ARL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,269 mi
Last recorded34,269 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 ARL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2025 34,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 33,695 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 33,029 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 32,618 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,193 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 31,435 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,487 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,976 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,865 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,902 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 18 Dec 2009 18,151 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 15,953 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 12,284 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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A2 ARL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A2 ARL, 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 A2 ARL registered?

A2 ARL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is A2 ARL safe to buy?

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