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DA05 GEK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,034 mi
Last recorded31,034 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 30,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 28,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 27,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,149 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 26,504 miles

Rear parking brake effort is just within pass requirements

Fail 22 Nov 2019 26,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear parking brake effort is just within pass requirements

Pass 19 Nov 2018 25,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 25,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,434 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,062 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,323 miles

nearside rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,149 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 20,149 miles

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

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 30 Nov 2011 19,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 18,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,209 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 16,202 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,983 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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DA05 GEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DA05 GEK, 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 DA05 GEK registered?

DA05 GEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is DA05 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 GEK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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