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P31 DSW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,967 mi
Last recorded97,967 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 DSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,967 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 97,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,684 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 77,528 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim to excess (4.2.A.1a)

all rear exhaust box hangers rusty

floor pan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 66,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 May 2013 54,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 51,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,122 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,494 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,303 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2008 24,856 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 24,856 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

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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P31 DSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P31 DSW, 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 P31 DSW registered?

P31 DSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2005.

Is P31 DSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 DSW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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