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OV05 VZY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,164 mi
Last recorded74,164 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 74,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,426 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))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 43,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 27,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 26,954 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 26,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 25,787 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,507 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,073 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 May 2015 24,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 24,325 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 24,325 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 23,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,490 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 22,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 22,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 21,509 miles

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall not reaching cords

Pass 13 May 2009 17,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,139 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 VZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VZY, 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 OV05 VZY registered?

OV05 VZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is OV05 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 VZY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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