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DA54 LRU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,448 mi
Last recorded84,448 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 LRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 84,448 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 79,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

o/s and n/s front brake back plates corroded but still secure

slight play in o/s and n/s inner track rods

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,921 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 68,921 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 63,487 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 58,456 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 58,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 55,076 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 49,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 48,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 45,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 44,342 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 44,342 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 42,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,802 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,708 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,021 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,016 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,598 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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DA54 LRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 DA54 LRU, 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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DA54 LRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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