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R111 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,685 mi
Last recorded140,685 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 140,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 140,454 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 140,451 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2022 139,670 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,040 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 137,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 136,178 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 136,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,231 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 134,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 133,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 132,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 129,292 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 129,292 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 122,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 122,137 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 115,904 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,512 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 63,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,924 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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R111 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 R111 SLK, 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 R111 SLK registered?

R111 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is R111 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 SLK 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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