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DU05 AUY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,091 mi
Last recorded75,091 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,759 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,820 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 48,740 miles

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,591 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,212 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,297 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,027 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,248 miles

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 25 Apr 2008 27,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

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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DU05 AUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU05 AUY, 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 DU05 AUY registered?

DU05 AUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DU05 AUY safe to buy?

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