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DM05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,261 mi
Last recorded85,261 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 85,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,275 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,051 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,774 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,340 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 80,522 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,316 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 78,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,971 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 72,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 54,376 miles

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 5 Jun 2009 42,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,138 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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DM05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DM05 SLK, 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 DM05 SLK registered?

DM05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is DM05 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM05 SLK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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