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SM52 DUN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,712 mi
Last recorded74,712 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 DUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 74,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall, 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,384 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Park brake just met requirments. Advise inspection/adjustment.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,264 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 72,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,013 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear centre exhaust hangers corroded but currently secure

Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,706 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 65,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,796 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front headlamps have slightly deteriorated lenses

both front lower track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

near side front tyre is perished/cracked.

off side front tyre is perished/cracked.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,988 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,173 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,291 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,223 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 36,113 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 36,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 33,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,116 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 29,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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SM52 DUN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM52 DUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM52 DUN registered?

SM52 DUN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is SM52 DUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 DUN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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