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OV05 VXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,608 mi
Last recorded69,608 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 69,608 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 69,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 69,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,632 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 68,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,349 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,105 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,962 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,352 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 62,165 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 33,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,253 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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OV05 VXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV05 VXU, 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 OV05 VXU?

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What year was OV05 VXU registered?

OV05 VXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is OV05 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 VXU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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