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M111 DWY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,892 mi
Last recorded129,892 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 DWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 129,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 128,953 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,901 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 127,901 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 123,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,249 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 112,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,086 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various small chips to windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2019 93,086 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various small chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear tyre tread 2-3 mm only

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,481 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Pass 2 Feb 2016 57,118 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,250 miles

Unable to fully inspect vehicle underside floor area due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,925 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside floor area including both outer sills and some front steering and suspension components due to plastic covers fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,228 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 24,439 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,973 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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M111 DWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M111 DWY, 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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M111 DWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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