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L1 RTL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,089 mi
Last recorded60,089 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 RTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 60,089 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 59,594 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 59,275 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,917 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,498 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,401 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,059 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,671 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,578 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 52,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,275 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,623 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,254 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,569 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,446 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 34,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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L1 RTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L1 RTL, 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 L1 RTL registered?

L1 RTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is L1 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 RTL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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