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L31 NEL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,501 mi
Last recorded109,501 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 109,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,026 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 108,898 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake requires attention

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,214 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,626 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 95,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyre outer walls slightly damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2017 90,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyre outer walls slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,768 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,925 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,893 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,142 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,108 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,711 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs heavily worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2009 48,286 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs heavily worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,984 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,487 miles

Oil leak

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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L31 NEL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L31 NEL, 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 L31 NEL registered?

L31 NEL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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