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EU54 DRX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,175 mi
Last recorded81,175 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 DRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,259 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 76,165 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 76,150 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 75,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,845 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 74,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn THRUST ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn THRUST ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,318 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,318 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,120 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 2 Nov 2012 51,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Fail 2 Dec 2011 46,931 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,941 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,361 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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EU54 DRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EU54 DRX, 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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EU54 DRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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