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S11 ARK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,870 mi
Last recorded67,870 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 ARK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 67,870 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 67,870 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 67,417 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 67,416 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,820 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 66,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 66,797 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 65,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,800 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,279 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 46,279 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,118 miles

Front tyres are starting to perish

Fail 15 Apr 2015 27,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,044 miles

exhaust blowing nearside catalyst

Pass 23 May 2012 19,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,150 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,509 miles

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,882 miles

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,973 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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S11 ARK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S11 ARK, 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 S11 ARK registered?

S11 ARK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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