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EN05 TVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,107 mi
Last recorded76,107 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 TVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 76,107 miles

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet weak

Fail 6 May 2026 76,107 miles

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

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet weak

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,379 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 73,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 66,548 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,778 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 65,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2021 62,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 58,452 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 58,451 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,179 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and tread shoulder cracking

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tread shoulder cracking

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,038 miles

front tyre tread shoulders cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,038 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyre tread shoulders cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,921 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2014 45,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 43,331 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,122 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,906 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,494 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,747 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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EN05 TVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EN05 TVZ, 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 EN05 TVZ registered?

EN05 TVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is EN05 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 TVZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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