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DG55 ZBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,865 mi
Last recorded106,865 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 102,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,837 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,675 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,757 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,821 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,605 miles

Both front shock absorbers very weak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,609 miles

N/S/F shock absorber has light oil misting

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,604 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,162 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,996 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 83,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off side wiper blade smearing screen slightly.

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted.

Small chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,821 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low and outer side wall cut in places

offside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread

Pass 29 Sep 2012 77,186 miles

both rear tyre getting alittle low

Pass 1 Oct 2011 75,172 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 71,792 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 71,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 66,522 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 ZBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

DG55 ZBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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