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DY55 DEB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,592 mi
Last recorded93,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 DEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 93,592 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,204 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,820 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 87,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 86,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,944 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,958 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 81,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,863 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,330 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,668 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 65,921 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,349 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,811 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 53,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,570 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DY55 DEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY55 DEB, 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

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What year was DY55 DEB registered?

DY55 DEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is DY55 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 DEB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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