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DF05 AMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,426 mi
Last recorded60,426 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 AMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 60,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 57,240 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,839 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 52,265 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 52,265 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 49,815 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,689 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,999 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,948 miles

Offside Front tyre 1mm inner edge

Oil leak gearbox pilot bush

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,743 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 30,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,386 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,288 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 23,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,571 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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DF05 AMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF05 AMF, 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 DF05 AMF registered?

DF05 AMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is DF05 AMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 AMF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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