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DK55 TYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 113,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 98,014 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 98,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,488 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 62,695 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 62,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 53,217 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 53,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,639 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 44,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,866 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 42,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,046 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,234 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,536 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,392 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 TYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 TYY, 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

How do I check the history of DK55 TYY?

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What year was DK55 TYY registered?

DK55 TYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is DK55 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 TYY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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