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DX55 VEF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,444 mi
Last recorded85,444 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 85,444 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 85,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 84,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 82,129 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 82,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,927 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,440 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,167 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,647 miles

Central Rear exhaust brkt broken

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,184 miles

Front play in steering rack inner joints

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

middle exhaust brackets x2 detatched [exhaust not insecure]

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 25 Oct 2016 62,085 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,295 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 56,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,680 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,111 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

eront tyres spliting on outer side walls

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,683 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,252 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake pads wearing thin

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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DX55 VEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DX55 VEF, 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 DX55 VEF registered?

DX55 VEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is DX55 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 VEF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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