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D5 ENK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,152 mi
Last recorded47,152 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 ENK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 47,152 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 47,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 45,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,752 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 41,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 40,709 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 38,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,357 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,176 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 35,592 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 34,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 33,624 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 33,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 33,096 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 32,909 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 31,473 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,303 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 29,303 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

requires tracking

Pass 24 May 2010 26,680 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 20,626 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 20,626 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 13,427 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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D5 ENK 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 79.2%.

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 D5 ENK, 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 D5 ENK registered?

D5 ENK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is D5 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 ENK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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