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DB54 LWB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,843 mi
Last recorded76,843 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB54 LWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2025 76,843 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole next to mounting point. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight binding on the wheel, when rotated by hand.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,596 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 72,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 71,521 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 69,825 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,058 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,077 miles

n/s rear brake disc rubbing back plate

Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,050 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s rear brake disc rubbing back plate

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,633 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,005 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,830 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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DB54 LWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DB54 LWB, 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 DB54 LWB registered?

DB54 LWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is DB54 LWB safe to buy?

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