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DU05 AXK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,926 mi
Last recorded121,926 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 121,926 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 121,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 121,328 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 120,301 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 120,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 119,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 117,693 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 115,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,483 miles

headlamps are fogged

offside mirror glass discoloured

winter tyres fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,487 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,348 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,348 miles

Oil leak from engine area

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,750 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,121 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 55,121 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,089 miles

o/s repeator lense cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 6,162 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,564 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,750 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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DU05 AXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AXK, 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 AXK registered?

DU05 AXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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