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TA05 ARA

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,833 mi
Last recorded44,833 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA05 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 44,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 43,534 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 43,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 40,496 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 40,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 37,457 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 19,611 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 9,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 8,351 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2019 7,401 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 5,870 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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TA05 ARA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,786 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 TA05 ARA, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TA05 ARA registered?

TA05 ARA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 February 2015.

Is TA05 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA05 ARA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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