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DK05 VGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,479 mi
Last recorded54,479 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 54,479 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 53,488 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,553 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 51,601 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 51,601 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,115 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 49,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,748 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,723 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 45,723 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,621 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,910 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

slight play detected in both front hubs

Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 23,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,776 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 15,769 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 14,632 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,863 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 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.

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