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DF54 FKP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,729 mi
Last recorded162,729 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 162,729 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 159,646 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 155,895 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 147,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,808 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 142,317 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 136,798 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 132,114 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 123,922 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 119,615 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 119,613 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 112,246 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 112,245 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 105,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 104,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,356 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 91,342 miles

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

plastic covers over sills

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,468 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 72,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,171 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,650 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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DF54 FKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DF54 FKP, 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 DF54 FKP registered?

DF54 FKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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The MOT history for DF54 FKP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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