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D12 BMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,280 mi
Last recorded66,280 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 BMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 66,280 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 66,280 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,023 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,337 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 55,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,532 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,469 miles

nearside front wheel has a serious fluid leak

Fail 15 Aug 2016 42,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel has a serious fluid leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 7,373 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,851 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not reached cords

Fail 24 Mar 2014 33,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not reached cords

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight damage to n/s/f outer sidewall, no cords showing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 30,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight damage to n/s/f outer sidewall, no cords showing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,295 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,294 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 20,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,088 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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D12 BMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D12 BMG, 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 D12 BMG registered?

D12 BMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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