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FV05 VVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,565 mi
Last recorded56,565 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 56,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,156 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,958 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust y piece has 1 support hook missing and 1 support hook almost broken off with corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 52,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 52,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,259 miles

exhaust mountng bracket corroded o\s rear

Pass 8 Jul 2020 49,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,189 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,249 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,507 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,814 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,568 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,929 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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FV05 VVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV05 VVC, 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 FV05 VVC registered?

FV05 VVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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