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DF54 FKR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,188 mi
Last recorded54,188 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 54,188 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 53,744 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 53,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0128 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 52,706 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 52,704 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,118 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 48,553 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated punctured (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip that has been repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,724 miles

both front tyres have tread separation on outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,309 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,523 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 44,523 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,790 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 37,152 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 34,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,224 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,778 miles

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

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

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 FKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

DF54 FKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is DF54 FKR safe to buy?

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