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EVC 6

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,425 mi
Last recorded27,425 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVC 6
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 27,425 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 25,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged starting to wear out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 24,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 22,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 22,376 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 21,904 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 21,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 18,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,079 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 17,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,011 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,661 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,500 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 6,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 3,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 2,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 2,202 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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EVC 6 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EVC 6, 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 EVC 6 registered?

EVC 6 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is EVC 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVC 6 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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