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DC05 OCT

2015 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,003 mi
Last recorded57,003 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk34,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,003 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 53,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 51,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 51,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 49,759 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 49,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 47,379 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 42,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 36,884 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 27,701 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 18,679 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 OCT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,786 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCT, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC05 OCT registered?

DC05 OCT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is DC05 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 OCT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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