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DF05 BUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,745 mi
Last recorded115,745 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 115,745 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 115,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2025 112,580 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 112,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

auto headlamp aim adjuster linkage worn

Fail 18 Jun 2024 106,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

auto headlamp aim adjuster linkage worn

Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,826 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,064 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 93,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 87,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,364 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,355 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front exhaust mount split but system still supported

Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,420 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front exhaust mount split but system still supported

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 51,586 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 44,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine undertray & chassis covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,215 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 27,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,945 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 BUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DF05 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

DF05 BUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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