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DK05 VFC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,610 mi
Last recorded104,610 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 104,610 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 102,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 100,564 miles

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust mountings broken off/repaired

Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust section mounts repaired

Fail 5 Mar 2021 91,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,486 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre tracking wear

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,820 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,237 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,796 miles

advise both rear tyres on 2-3mm tread

advise front pads getting low

advise n/s/f track control arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,943 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 38,851 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 31,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,324 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

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 VFC 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 82.6%.

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 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 DK05 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

DK05 VFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DK05 VFC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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