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DK55 PFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,860 mi
Last recorded77,860 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 PFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 77,860 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 77,856 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,893 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 76,893 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to the left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,670 miles

Nearside Rear n/s rear parking brake effort could be better

Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 73,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 71,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 65,422 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 59,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 52,328 miles

front tyres are incorrect aspect ratio

Fail 3 May 2017 52,328 miles

front tyres are incorrect aspect ratio

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 49,148 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 49,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,216 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 41,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,307 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,915 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,927 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,872 miles

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

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

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 PFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DK55 PFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK55 PFX registered?

DK55 PFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is DK55 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 PFX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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