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OU05 VYN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

266,313 mi
Last recorded266,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 266,313 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 266,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 266,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 250,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 250,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 228,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner (D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 211,352 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 196,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 183,873 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2020 174,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by y piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 164,286 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 148,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 148,932 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/55/16/91v michelin

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 133,524 miles

205/55/16/michelin 91v

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 133,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

205/55/16/michelin 91v

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

strong advisory that the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint is worn

Pass 25 May 2016 117,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,538 miles

205/55/16/91v bridgestone

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges of tread

nearside rear inner brake pad starting to wear thin

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Fail 22 May 2014 80,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 80,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 63,294 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,282 miles

both front tyre valves perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,152 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 May 2009 21,277 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,884 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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OU05 VYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OU05 VYN, 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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OU05 VYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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