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DK55 OVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,460 mi
Last recorded120,460 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 OVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 120,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 120,451 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Jan 2024 119,892 miles

General Corrosion Surrounding Underside Of Vehicle

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sump Has Temporary Repair Surrounding Bung

Pass 19 May 2022 118,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,503 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock casings rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2020 110,889 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock casing rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

both rear shock casings corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 106,328 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin not friction material not attached (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

both rear shock casings corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,816 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 102,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 101,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 100,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,628 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,413 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,018 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,900 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 64,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,980 miles

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

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

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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DK55 OVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DK55 OVL, 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 DK55 OVL registered?

DK55 OVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DK55 OVL safe to buy?

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