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VK55 DGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,871 mi
Last recorded97,871 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 DGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 97,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR AND OSR PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure TWO REAR BRACKETS HAVE BROKEN AWAY (CORROSION) FROM MOUNTINGS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NOW HAS NO FLUID LEFT IN IT! (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick GRINDING INTO DISCS (NO FRICTION MATERIAL LEFT AT ALL!) *** DANGEROUS *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame likely to fail SO HEAVILY CORRODED AT MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT IT IS LIKELY TO BREAK AWAY *** DANGEROUS *** (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS ARE GRINDING INTO DISC FRICTION SIURFACES DUE TO PADS TOTALLY WORN OUT! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp casings slightly faded, but not yet seriously affecting beam image

Plastic covers fitted to vehciule underside

Fail 30 Mar 2022 97,805 miles

Emissions not tested CO 5000 LAMBDA -900 HC 1900 CAT FAILURE (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES AND NOT WELDABLE AS TOO MANY AREAS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective badley rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,087 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,614 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust bracket corroded /broken

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,481 miles

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

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

eml illuminated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,486 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,007 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,887 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 31,534 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,534 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,945 miles

ESP light on dash

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,242 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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VK55 DGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK55 DGE, 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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VK55 DGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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