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DG55 LLP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,338 mi
Last recorded81,338 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,338 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 80,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 79,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 79,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,228 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 63,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,676 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,168 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,149 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,585 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,008 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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DG55 LLP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DG55 LLP, 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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DG55 LLP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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