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DX05 YDB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,426 mi
Last recorded46,426 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 46,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill s under tray

Pass 25 May 2024 44,565 miles

plastic sills under tray

Fail 25 May 2024 44,565 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

plastic sills under tray

Pass 27 May 2023 41,978 miles

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

plastic sills under tray

Pass 21 May 2022 39,584 miles

plastic sills under tray

Pass 19 May 2021 37,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 35,029 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 35,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 32,106 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 29,108 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 27,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 27,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,002 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,647 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,760 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 12 Jul 2008 10,249 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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DX05 YDB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 DX05 YDB, 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 DX05 YDB registered?

DX05 YDB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is DX05 YDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 YDB 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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