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LD05 DUY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,645 mi
Last recorded65,645 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 DUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,645 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 65,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,363 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 57,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,350 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,424 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 33,694 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 29,078 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,369 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,938 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,106 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,831 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 24,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 234,545 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,857 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 17,133 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,431 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,390 miles

advise SRS light illuminated

advise gearbox oily

advise nearside front tyre dig in sidewall but not to cords

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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LD05 DUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LD05 DUY, 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 LD05 DUY registered?

LD05 DUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is LD05 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 DUY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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