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OE54 DRO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,472 mi
Last recorded100,472 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 DRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 100,472 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear brake disc corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & been repaired/welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 100,472 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear brake disc corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & been repaired/welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 99,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both rear shockers corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been repaired, welded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2023 99,573 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been repaired, welded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2022 97,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,895 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 93,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,509 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,079 miles

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

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

Rear parking brake just met minimum requirement

Fail 17 Oct 2018 89,079 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,749 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom joint on lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 81,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,846 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,710 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 71,710 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,518 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 67,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,382 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

h/brake travel high requires adjustment?

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,906 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,632 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,607 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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OE54 DRO 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 70.4%.

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 OE54 DRO, 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 OE54 DRO registered?

OE54 DRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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