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L3 DYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 94,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 139,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 88,755 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 137,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing 225/45/17 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 78,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 136,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 135,381 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 132,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,702 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,078 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 51,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,686 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 128,686 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,848 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 128,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 25,812 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 127,135 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 125,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 124,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 111,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,928 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,631 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,052 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,250 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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L3 DYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 L3 DYS, 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 L3 DYS registered?

L3 DYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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