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DK05 VGA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,257 mi
Last recorded177,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 177,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 176,183 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 172,889 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 169,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 165,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 165,412 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 164,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 163,763 miles

engine covers and undertrays and sill covers fitted at time of test

s/corrosion and lipping on n/s and o/s front brake discs

s/corrosion n/s and o/s rear floor pan

slight corrosion rear underbody brake pipes above diff

Fail 19 Aug 2017 163,616 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and undertrays and sill covers fitted at time of test

s/corrosion and lipping on n/s and o/s front brake discs

s/corrosion n/s and o/s rear floor pan

slight corrosion rear underbody brake pipes above diff

Pass 19 Aug 2016 153,703 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres s/inner edge wear

o/s front headlight len s/misted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 144,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 135,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 123,763 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 24,823 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,749 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

seat belt warning lamp

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,950 miles

both front brake discs worn

park brake near end of travel adjustment required

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,732 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

DK05 VGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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