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V88 DMC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,398 mi
Last recorded39,398 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 39,398 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 37,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 37,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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 26 May 2023 36,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight low output on o/s headlamp

Pass 5 May 2022 36,223 miles

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

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

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

plastic undertrays not allowing full inspection of some components

slight low output on o/s headlight

Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,073 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

slight low output on offside headlight beam

Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,826 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level on centre of tread area

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

slight low output on offside headlight beam

Pass 17 May 2018 35,563 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level on centre of tread

Pass 24 May 2017 34,928 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator

Pass 10 May 2016 34,440 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

Pass 8 May 2015 34,291 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator

Fail 8 May 2015 34,291 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator

Pass 6 May 2014 33,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,328 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,074 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 29,065 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre appears to be fitted with incorrect rotation

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,282 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 25,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,127 miles

airbag warning staying on

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,596 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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V88 DMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V88 DMC, 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 V88 DMC registered?

V88 DMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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