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DJ53 MED

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,063 mi
Last recorded54,063 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ53 MED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 54,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,257 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2013 43,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,573 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,936 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,185 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 37,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,830 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,060 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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DJ53 MED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DJ53 MED, 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 DJ53 MED registered?

DJ53 MED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is DJ53 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ53 MED shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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