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DM51 KOO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,623 mi
Last recorded56,623 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM51 KOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 56,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 50,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres heavily worn inner shoulders and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,059 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 40,271 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 40,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,639 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 36,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,212 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 29,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,111 miles

Front brake disc lipped

Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,110 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 23,865 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,348 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,251 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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DM51 KOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DM51 KOO, 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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DM51 KOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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