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D15 TAT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,244 mi
Last recorded46,244 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 TAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 46,244 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front brake pads delaminated

Pass 25 Feb 2025 45,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 44,400 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 44,390 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 43,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,065 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 43,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,105 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 42,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 40,498 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 38,849 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 37,210 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 37,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,922 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,131 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,835 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,964 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,057 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,451 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,808 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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D15 TAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D15 TAT, 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 D15 TAT registered?

D15 TAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is D15 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 TAT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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