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DK55 RWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,928 mi
Last recorded88,928 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 88,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 87,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Center lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,236 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 86,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction intake flap fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,874 miles

Under Body, Suspension & Brake Component/BrakePipe Corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2022 84,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,067 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 79,054 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,807 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,061 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2015 67,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 67,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,191 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,382 miles

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

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 26 Oct 2010 50,327 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,200 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,200 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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 RWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

DK55 RWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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