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EA05 ZVM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,429 mi
Last recorded84,429 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 84,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 78,751 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,848 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Sep 2023 74,848 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,747 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,157 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,342 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 49,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,450 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 40,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,859 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,298 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 32,289 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,657 miles

nearside front suspension spring broken at bottom ring. spring relocates its self. rattle from spring end .

Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,024 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 24,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,870 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,952 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,421 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 13,395 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EA05 ZVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA05 ZVM, 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 EA05 ZVM registered?

EA05 ZVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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