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DK05 VJX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,158 mi
Last recorded100,158 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 100,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 98,739 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 98,738 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 94,320 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 94,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 88,412 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 80,172 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,668 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,885 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 72,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,163 miles

Nearside Front jacking point block/pad missing

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 69,163 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point block/pad missing

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,977 miles

Nearside front jacking block/pad is missing

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,268 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 48,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,689 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 35,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,049 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 32,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,797 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,197 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 29,194 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,692 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,812 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 VJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

DK05 VJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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