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DV54 XPY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,645 mi
Last recorded66,645 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 XPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 66,645 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 66,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 64,054 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 64,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt - Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 62,280 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 62,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and slightly perished 225/50/16

Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,827 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 55,877 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 55,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,573 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,595 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 48,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,292 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,027 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,160 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,513 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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DV54 XPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DV54 XPY, 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

How do I check the history of DV54 XPY?

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What year was DV54 XPY registered?

DV54 XPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is DV54 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV54 XPY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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