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DE05 KAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,395 mi
Last recorded84,395 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 84,395 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 83,646 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,990 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 81,990 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,730 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 5 Dec 2022 79,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 7 Dec 2021 77,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,275 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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DE05 KAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DE05 KAY, 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 DE05 KAY registered?

DE05 KAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 KAY safe to buy?

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