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DA05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,340 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 77,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 70,808 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 69,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,902 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 62,851 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,219 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 60,219 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,649 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,034 miles

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 14 Feb 2017 40,808 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 40,808 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2016 40,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,612 miles

nearside front and offside front tyre cracking

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,730 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,844 miles

both rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,060 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,897 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,575 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,627 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,112 miles

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)

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 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

DA05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is DA05 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 SLK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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