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DU05 AVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,699 mi
Last recorded114,699 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 114,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 110,955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 102,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear center section worn thin.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes, in places. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked, across, lower section. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 99,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,983 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split into two (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 94,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,601 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,286 miles

Centre exhaust mounting detached, exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 17 Mar 2016 87,276 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting detached, exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,619 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,619 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,333 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 76,333 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,941 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 69,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,140 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,219 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 45,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,974 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 32,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 AVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DU05 AVC, 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 DU05 AVC registered?

DU05 AVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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