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L70 CAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,076 mi
Last recorded67,076 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 CAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 67,076 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 66,229 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 66,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,514 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,354 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 60,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,383 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,203 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2015 49,190 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,004 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

off side front tyre has ware to the inside wall possibly caused by under inflation

Fail 10 Sep 2014 46,995 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked

off side front tyre has ware to the inside wall possibly caused by under inflation

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,182 miles

tail missing from o/s/f coil spring

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,619 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,347 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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L70 CAY 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 76.2%.

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 L70 CAY, 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 L70 CAY registered?

L70 CAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is L70 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 CAY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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