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MV05 VUL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,093 mi
Last recorded78,093 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 78,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,624 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 77,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,202 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,202 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre brakets broken (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,164 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,590 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,569 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,953 miles

Nearside front foglight lens broken.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,060 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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MV05 VUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MV05 VUL, 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 MV05 VUL registered?

MV05 VUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MV05 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 VUL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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