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D19 VEB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,391 mi
Last recorded97,391 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 VEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,391 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 97,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,380 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 96,919 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 95,935 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,931 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,896 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,352 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted at the time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2016 92,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45ZR17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40ZR17 91Y on the limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertray fitted at the time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,664 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2015 90,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on innetr and outer sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,427 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,326 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,300 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,836 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,407 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 44,112 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,840 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,257 miles

N/S/R tyre tread near legal limit .

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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D19 VEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D19 VEB, 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 D19 VEB registered?

D19 VEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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