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L3 BPP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,201 mi
Last recorded91,201 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 BPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 91,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 91,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe from front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2025 85,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 77,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 77,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,332 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracking and worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm and inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm and inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 72,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2021 72,678 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,563 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,097 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,469 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Fail 24 Sep 2018 61,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,847 miles

exhaust rear bracket insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,418 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,994 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,664 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,311 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low 225-50-16

Offside rear tyre tread low 225-50-16

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,797 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE MAY REQUIRE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 205-55-16

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE MAY REQUIRE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 205-55-16

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 33,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,295 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,872 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,826 miles

both rea rtyres worn down to wear bars.

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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L3 BPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L3 BPP, 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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L3 BPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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