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DLM 17T

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,850 mi
Last recorded94,850 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 17T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 94,850 miles

undertray attached

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,638 miles

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

undertrays/guards fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2024 92,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays/guards fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2024 92,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 90,687 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,795 miles

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2020 87,055 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,013 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 84,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 77,457 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint cross arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,625 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 65,790 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,159 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 60,115 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 54,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

susspected vermin nest under bonnet

Pass 15 May 2012 47,034 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre has cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2011 39,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 32,071 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 32,069 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall

offside front tyre has cracking to sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracking to sidewall

Pass 13 May 2009 23,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,697 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 17,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all four tyres started to crack on outer sidewalls

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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DLM 17T is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 DLM 17T, 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 DLM 17T registered?

DLM 17T is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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