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D25 PJP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,964 mi
Last recorded79,964 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 PJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 76,999 miles

Rear underside including brake pipes has been protected with waxoyl/under seal.

Fail 23 May 2025 76,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside including brake pipes has been protected with waxoyl/under seal.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,792 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,483 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,396 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,391 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,365 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,546 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,524 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre perrished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre perrished

Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre perrished

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,945 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,762 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,050 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,338 miles

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

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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D25 PJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D25 PJP, 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 D25 PJP registered?

D25 PJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is D25 PJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D25 PJP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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