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MP55 DJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,134 mi
Last recorded163,134 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 DJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 163,134 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 163,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 155,616 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 150,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 145,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 143,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 142,715 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 127,696 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 126,582 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 126,581 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.MM (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,470 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front foglamp is not working

offside rear exhaust hanger is broken

Fail 3 Jun 2015 72,643 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front foglamp is not working

offside rear exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 15 May 2014 48,076 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 48,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,198 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,293 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,099 miles

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

deep cut to near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,757 miles

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

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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MP55 DJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MP55 DJF, 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 MP55 DJF registered?

MP55 DJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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