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MF05 DSF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 DSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026
Pass 10 Apr 2025
Fail 13 Mar 2025

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024

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))

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2024

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

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))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2023
Pass 14 Mar 2022 123,581 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,154 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,842 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 117,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,310 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 112,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,658 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 104,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 95,941 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 95,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 88,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 88,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 83,778 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 83,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 79,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 72,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,159 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 45,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 45,644 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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MF05 DSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF05 DSF, 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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MF05 DSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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