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DG55 SZO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,886 mi
Last recorded92,886 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 92,886 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 92,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,747 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 84,797 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 80,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,781 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 73,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,102 miles

Both front brake discs lipped, worn and surfaces poor

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,893 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. Re-check next MoT test.

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,787 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

inner edges of both front tyres scrubbing

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 48,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,485 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 38,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres 0 mm tread on inside edges

Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,702 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,265 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 SZO 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 DG55 SZO, 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 SZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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