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DK05 VHT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 121,020 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,503 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 118,235 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 110,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket hanger detatched but still adequatley supported

Pass 16 Dec 2017 108,177 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,924 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 75,620 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 61,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,279 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,267 miles

screen damage on the swept area in excess of a 10mm circle outside zone A

sill cover fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2009 37,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen damage on the swept area in excess of a 10mm circle outside zone A

sill cover fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,033 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 26,031 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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 VHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK05 VHT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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