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DN05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

81,735 mi
Last recorded81,735 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 81,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 81,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 79,746 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 79,746 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 78,444 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of body has been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

underneath of body has been under sealed

Fail 6 Apr 2023 76,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of body has been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

underneath of body has been under sealed

Fail 10 Jan 2023 76,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leaking oil out of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of under body has been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,049 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 75,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 73,524 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,477 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,012 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,968 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 66,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 47,684 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 41,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres 3mm

srs light on

Fail 4 May 2011 41,550 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres 3mm

srs light on

Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 33,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,806 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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DN05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DN05 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 DN05 SLK registered?

DN05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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