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EN54 VGO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,951 mi
Last recorded84,951 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 84,951 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 84,293 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 80,839 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 79,270 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 74,768 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,470 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 67,949 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2017 64,533 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges but not to cords, also cuts in outer sidewall but not to cords

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge but not to cords

Fail 22 Mar 2017 64,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges but not to cords, also cuts in outer sidewall but not to cords

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge but not to cords

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,063 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2015 46,608 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 46,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 28,304 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,890 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,474 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Dec 2007 11,556 miles

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

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

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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EN54 VGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN54 VGO, 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 EN54 VGO registered?

EN54 VGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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