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DK55 PKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,666 mi
Last recorded120,666 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 120,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 116,425 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 114,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 112,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 112,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,267 miles

strongly advise check / replace nearside front brake caliper link pipe

Fail 7 Mar 2020 111,267 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake caliper link pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

strongly advise check / replace nearside front brake caliper link pipe

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,314 miles

245/35/18 92Y

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to wear bars .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn badly inner edge, close to limits ,and deep cuts in tread.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,682 miles

Diff oil leaks

Rear brake disc have run out.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,856 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 89,342 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 81,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

rear diff wet

Pass 13 May 2014 68,668 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 56,886 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,104 miles

slight binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 31 May 2011 44,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 32,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,571 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,081 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 PKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PKJ, 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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DK55 PKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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