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DDJ 238

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,452 mi
Last recorded70,452 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDJ 238
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 70,452 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 69,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 67,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,764 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 65,159 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 64,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,242 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))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 63,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,832 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 58,661 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 58,661 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,787 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,033 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,556 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 34,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,589 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,250 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,799 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 11,099 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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DDJ 238 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DDJ 238, 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 DDJ 238 registered?

DDJ 238 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is DDJ 238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDJ 238 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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