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MV05 DPK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 77,714 miles

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted full length

Fail 20 Nov 2025 77,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted full length

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,620 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 73,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush completely split , arm moved towards subframe and rubbing on frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn edges of tyre , exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm / badly worn edges of tread pattern . cords will expose soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,886 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 71,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,368 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 69,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5m (5.2.3 (e))

both central exhaust hangers broken

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,588 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 31 May 2016 49,670 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,725 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,318 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,216 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 12,984 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 8,340 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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MV05 DPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV05 DPK, 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 MV05 DPK registered?

MV05 DPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is MV05 DPK safe to buy?

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