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D21 PLE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,603 mi
Last recorded42,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 42,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,392 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 34,475 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,641 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 19,148 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 19 Jul 2021 19,126 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,290 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 18,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,008 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,886 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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D21 PLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D21 PLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D21 PLE registered?

D21 PLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is D21 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 PLE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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