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X22 DAG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,851 mi
Last recorded72,851 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX22 DAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,851 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 71,051 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 71,047 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,685 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 66,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,474 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 63,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm(REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,144 miles

Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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)

front tyres slightly perished

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,909 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,151 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 41,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,060 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,831 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 1,815 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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X22 DAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X22 DAG, 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 X22 DAG registered?

X22 DAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is X22 DAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X22 DAG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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