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L11 DEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,095 mi
Last recorded54,095 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 DEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 54,095 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,797 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 50,353 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,957 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 45,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,562 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,546 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,658 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,429 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,408 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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L11 DEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 L11 DEX, 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 L11 DEX registered?

L11 DEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is L11 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 DEX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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