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V40 DRF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,094 mi
Last recorded67,094 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 DRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 67,094 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 66,416 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 66,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,237 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 64,552 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 64,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,742 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,089 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,299 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 May 2017 49,063 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,208 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,671 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,995 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 28,405 miles

OSF tyre perished/deteriorated on sidewall

Pass 19 May 2011 23,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2011 23,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 19,008 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise jacking rubber missing n/s/f

Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,008 miles

advise jacking rubber missing n/s/f

Pass 21 May 2009 14,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,075 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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V40 DRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 V40 DRF, 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 V40 DRF registered?

V40 DRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is V40 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 DRF 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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