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MA04 TAL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,150 mi
Last recorded87,150 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 TAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 87,150 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 86,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,500 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 84,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,580 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,695 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,331 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,579 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 59,579 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Mouse nest under brake servo

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,570 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 33,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,857 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 23,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,337 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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MA04 TAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MA04 TAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA04 TAL registered?

MA04 TAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is MA04 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA04 TAL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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