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DUD 125

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,382 mi
Last recorded54,382 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUD 125
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 54,382 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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2025 54,375 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 54,358 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 52,016 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 46,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,606 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,942 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 40,805 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 40,805 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 38,448 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,879 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,952 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,180 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,759 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,134 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,630 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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DUD 125 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DUD 125, 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 DUD 125 registered?

DUD 125 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is DUD 125 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUD 125 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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