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DG05 ZNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,233 mi
Last recorded87,233 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ZNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 87,216 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 85,247 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,138 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 84,128 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,223 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,795 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,957 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Fail 18 Oct 2018 79,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,466 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 68,761 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,291 miles

front discs badly coroded on inside

Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,245 miles

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

front discs badly coroded on inside

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,147 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 58,075 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,067 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 5 May 2010 43,785 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 34,339 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,368 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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DG05 ZNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG05 ZNZ, 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 DG05 ZNZ registered?

DG05 ZNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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