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E3 MAR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,147 mi
Last recorded58,147 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 MAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 58,147 miles

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2024 55,336 miles

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Sep 2023 53,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,878 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,754 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,817 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,463 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 37,463 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R TYRE WORN BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,687 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,409 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,981 miles

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

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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E3 MAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E3 MAR, 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 E3 MAR registered?

E3 MAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is E3 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 MAR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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