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DK05 GHN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,228 mi
Last recorded29,228 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 GHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,228 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 29,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 28,231 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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,526 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 20,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,331 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 18,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,833 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front discs surface rusty

oil level slightly overfilled

parking brake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,406 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 12,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,746 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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DK05 GHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK05 GHN, 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 DK05 GHN registered?

DK05 GHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is DK05 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 GHN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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