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D 15

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,540 mi
Last recorded38,540 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD 15
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 38,540 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 38,381 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 38,112 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 37,956 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 37,717 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 37,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,106 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 36,031 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,027 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 32,310 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 29,724 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,317 miles

front wipers smear

Fail 29 Dec 2014 26,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Surface cracks in nearside front tyre wall

Surface cracks in nearside rear tyre wall and tread

Surface cracks in offside rear tyre wall and tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smear

Pass 29 Dec 2014 26,677 miles

Surface cracks in nearside front tyre wall

Surface cracks in nearside rear tyre wall and tread

Surface cracks in offside rear tyre wall and tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smear

Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,806 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 21,209 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 21,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,643 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,470 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 17,199 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 15,310 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,109 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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D 15 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D 15, 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 D 15 registered?

D 15 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is D 15 safe to buy?

The MOT history for D 15 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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