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CU05 SNV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,511 mi
Last recorded55,511 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 SNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 54,530 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 53,369 miles

brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,256 miles

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))

brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2021 50,950 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 50,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 48,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 47,111 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,878 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,768 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,743 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,599 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,887 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,861 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 27 Mar 2009 19,106 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,310 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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CU05 SNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CU05 SNV, 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 CU05 SNV registered?

CU05 SNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is CU05 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 SNV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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