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DK55 OZW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,133 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 87,114 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,039 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,557 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 79,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished/low tread/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished/low tread/worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished/low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,130 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,713 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,296 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre(s) tread cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,144 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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DK55 OZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OZW, 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 OZW registered?

DK55 OZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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