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FH05 VTU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,333 mi
Last recorded82,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 82,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 81,231 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 81,187 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 79,093 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,816 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,330 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,084 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2019 68,084 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,027 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 66,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,403 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,388 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,330 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,457 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 46,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,873 miles

2 emission sheets printed

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

large under trays

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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FH05 VTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH05 VTU, 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

How do I check the history of FH05 VTU?

You can check the full history of FH05 VTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FH05 VTU registered?

FH05 VTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is FH05 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 VTU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH05 VTU have outstanding finance?

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