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IDZ 225

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,368 mi
Last recorded59,368 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIDZ 225
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 57,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 56,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 52,405 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,503 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 51,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rattle/knock from n/s/f

Pass 16 Dec 2019 50,943 miles

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

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,551 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 49,472 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,052 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,865 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 30,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,420 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,053 miles

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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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IDZ 225 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 IDZ 225, 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 IDZ 225 registered?

IDZ 225 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is IDZ 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IDZ 225 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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