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DG55 VZT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,639 mi
Last recorded127,639 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 127,639 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 7 Feb 2025 124,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 112,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 107,463 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,197 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 102,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,260 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 100,234 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section splitting to offside silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill and underbody covers fitted so full inspection not possible.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 88,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill and underbody covers fitted so full inspection not possible.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,969 miles

ESP warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,434 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,414 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 30 Oct 2012 57,067 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,361 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,098 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 Oct 2009 36,223 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,806 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 VZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 DG55 VZT, 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 DG55 VZT registered?

DG55 VZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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