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DH05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,941 mi
Last recorded108,941 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 108,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 103,381 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 96,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 95,884 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,689 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,544 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres down to 3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,185 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated and excessively worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

dash brake wear warning message

Fail 22 Mar 2019 76,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through on inner shoulder 225/40W18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated and excessively worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated and excessively worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

dash brake wear warning message

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

two rear exhaust brackets excessively corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,224 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 44,224 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,740 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,150 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,873 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,873 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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DH05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DH05 SLK, 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 DH05 SLK registered?

DH05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DH05 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH05 SLK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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