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A12 DGM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,186 mi
Last recorded68,186 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,137 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,874 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,579 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,074 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white - on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white - on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Boot support struts are weak.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,997 miles

Light cuts/cracking to all tyres.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One intermediate exhaust hanger is broken, the other is heavily corroded. System is still adequately supported.

Boot lid struts are weak.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,479 miles

Boot support struts are weak.

Intermediate exhaust hangers are heavily corroded - system is still supported.

Light cuts in all tyres' treads.

Offside front tyre is wearing on its inner tread area.

Oil leak from transmission area.

Parking brake effort requirement just met (17%)

Rear indicators are fading to white - on limit, bulb replacement recommended.

Slight movement in indicator stalk attachment to column.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,755 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,390 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 38,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,947 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,813 miles

Advise right front tyre worn on extream inside edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,677 miles

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

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

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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A12 DGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 A12 DGM, 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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A12 DGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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