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DC05 EZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,091 mi
Last recorded99,091 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 EZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 99,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 98,556 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 97,642 miles

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

Rear Anti roll bar corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,434 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted , covering testable items

Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,344 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,889 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,346 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 94,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,781 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 92,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded one main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,664 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,618 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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DC05 EZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DC05 EZJ, 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 DC05 EZJ registered?

DC05 EZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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