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G15 DRW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 DRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 71,275 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 70,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,054 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,291 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 68,699 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,464 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,648 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,605 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

surface rust on rear brake pipes

very slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 9 May 2014 56,312 miles

rear tyres starting to get a little low

Pass 16 May 2013 51,500 miles

exhaust brackets rusty

minor chips in wind screen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2012 45,773 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 42,641 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,660 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,051 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,104 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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G15 DRW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G15 DRW, 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 G15 DRW registered?

G15 DRW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is G15 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G15 DRW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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