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RE05 ZVA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,096 mi
Last recorded60,096 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,096 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 60,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 58,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 50,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,988 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,154 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,250 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,250 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,708 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,622 miles

Both front brake discs in very rusty and poor condition on inner faces.

Both middle exhaust hangers in very rusty and poor condition.

Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 32,622 miles

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

Both front brake discs in very rusty and poor condition on inner faces.

Both middle exhaust hangers in very rusty and poor condition.

Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,934 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 28,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs pitted & wearing thin.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,797 miles

jacking rubber missing nearside front

screw in offside front tyre

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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RE05 ZVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE05 ZVA, 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 RE05 ZVA registered?

RE05 ZVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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