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SL05 ARL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,470 mi
Last recorded90,470 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 ARL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 90,470 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body cover fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,256 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Lower brace (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Lower brace (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,213 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 90,164 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 90,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,991 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 402,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,748 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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SL05 ARL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SL05 ARL, 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 SL05 ARL registered?

SL05 ARL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is SL05 ARL safe to buy?

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