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SH05 VVN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,556 mi
Last recorded88,556 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 VVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 88,556 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 front 205/55/16 rear 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust and hangers rusty

some suspension arms rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2025 88,554 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 front 205/55/16 rear 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust and hangers rusty

some suspension arms rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2024 88,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 85,533 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 85,529 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded and holed. other parts of subframe have been welded over and camouflaged with paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 85,941 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded and holed. other parts of subframe have been welded over and camouflaged with paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged middle section is taped into place

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,844 miles

under rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 82,843 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

under rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 82,450 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,083 miles

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Aug 2017 82,054 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Aug 2016 81,683 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2014 79,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 78,483 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 72,158 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,810 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 49,697 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)

Pass 6 May 2009 37,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 28,569 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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SH05 VVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH05 VVN, 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 SH05 VVN registered?

SH05 VVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is SH05 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 VVN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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