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L20 SUE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,199 mi
Last recorded34,199 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 SUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 34,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 33,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 33,805 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 33,326 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,879 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer deep cut

Fail 12 Sep 2016 30,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer deep cut

Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 25,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,537 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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L20 SUE 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 L20 SUE, 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 L20 SUE registered?

L20 SUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is L20 SUE safe to buy?

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