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DWA 5E

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,436 mi
Last recorded35,436 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWA 5E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 35,436 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 35,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 35,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 33,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,944 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 32,944 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,278 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres low on tread on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,565 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,011 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 29 Jun 2010 14,640 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,519 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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DWA 5E is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DWA 5E, 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 DWA 5E registered?

DWA 5E is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is DWA 5E safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWA 5E shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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