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W1 DYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,799 mi
Last recorded80,799 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 DYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 80,799 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,771 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 79,835 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,811 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,821 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,952 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,529 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,396 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,446 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,797 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,340 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,628 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 47,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Aug 2010 35,487 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,398 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,049 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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W1 DYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W1 DYA, 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 W1 DYA registered?

W1 DYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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