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L8 OOP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,824 mi
Last recorded84,824 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 OOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 84,824 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

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

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

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

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

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,296 miles

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

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

both centre exhaust metal support mountings broken

Fail 12 Sep 2024 84,295 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both centre exhaust metal support mountings broken

Pass 30 Sep 2023 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp washer inop

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both before back boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 85,340 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp washer inop

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both before back boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,612 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 80,700 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre exhaust mountings broken away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 80,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both centre exhaust mountings broken away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 79,018 miles

Central Rear Both exhaust hangers detached but system still fully supported.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 79,018 miles

Central Rear Both exhaust hangers detached but system still fully supported.

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,337 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm inner bush rubber split/ deteriorating

Fail 13 Aug 2018 75,337 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both front suspension arm inner bushes split

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,342 miles

Rear two rear exhaust hangers detached but system still supported.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 73,342 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear two rear exhaust hangers detached but system still supported.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 64,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 56,669 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 56,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,858 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,208 miles

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 28 Jul 2009 36,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,414 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,727 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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L8 OOP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L8 OOP, 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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L8 OOP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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