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DAZ 550

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,174 mi
Last recorded112,174 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 550
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 112,174 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 111,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 108,934 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 108,934 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,804 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,270 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,924 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,597 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,451 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,514 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 57,044 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 47,808 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,808 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,316 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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DAZ 550 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 DAZ 550, 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 DAZ 550 registered?

DAZ 550 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is DAZ 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 550 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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