MOT Status
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54,479 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear subframe corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating
slight play detected in both front hubs
both front tyre side walls perished and have small splits, both tyres splitting in tread
front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated (o/s arms worse)
head lamps slightly opaque
wipers slightly smear and judder
both side repeator lenses slightly condensated
n/s/f tyre slightly perished and outer sidewall worn
rear subframe corroded in places
underside brake pipes slightly corroded in places
very slight play in both front wheel bearings
wiper blades smear screen slightly
corrosion on exhaust hangers at rear of vehicle
corrosion on rear coilsprings
nail in nearside rear tyre
noise evident from rear brakes when wheels spun
play in steering track rods
slight corrosion on front brake disc inner faces
slight free play in front wheel bearings
exhaust system slightly corroding more so around mounting hangers, very slight blow at front of rear section
front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroding
n/s handbrake noisy in brake rollers
nail in n/s rear tyre
slight play in both front wheel bearings
small chip in windscreen
both side reperator lamps condensated
engine covers and undertrays fitted
exhaust hangers corroded
handbrake reserve slightly low
offside rear indicator faded and flashing white light
slight play in offside steering rack
strong advise - all tyres heavily perished and have various cuts and damage (not to cord)
very slight play in both front wheel bearings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
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DK05 VGZ 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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?
DK05 VGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is DK05 VGZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DK05 VGZ 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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