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OY05 ZNH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,817 mi
Last recorded119,817 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 ZNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 119,817 miles

All under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2026 119,817 miles

All under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 117,320 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 117,320 miles

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

Front head light lens misted

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,443 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,157 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 110,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 106,959 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 106,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,929 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 100,659 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,056 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 95,123 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 95,123 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,565 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,902 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,856 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,418 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,657 miles

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

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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OY05 ZNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY05 ZNH, 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 OY05 ZNH registered?

OY05 ZNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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