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MH05 DFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,983 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 97,982 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken in the middle (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,567 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 93,379 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 93,376 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,582 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,624 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,289 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,353 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 69,323 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the insight edge

Pass 30 May 2012 60,580 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,656 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,884 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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MH05 DFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MH05 DFE, 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 MH05 DFE registered?

MH05 DFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is MH05 DFE safe to buy?

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