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DL05 PSL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,234 mi
Last recorded104,234 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL05 PSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 104,234 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 104,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 101,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 101,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 93,009 miles

steering heavy when turning from side to side

Fail 8 Mar 2024 93,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

steering heavy when turning from side to side

Pass 16 May 2023 80,109 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2023 80,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,195 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 56,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 56,515 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm inside edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,523 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,346 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,170 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,762 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,184 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,447 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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DL05 PSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DL05 PSL, 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 DL05 PSL registered?

DL05 PSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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