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ST05 VXW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,664 mi
Last recorded104,664 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 104,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 99,264 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 92,736 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,403 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 85,403 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 78,735 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2019 78,735 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2018 77,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres perished

exhaust system corroded and two hangers rusted away

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,128 miles

exhaust y pipe has both hangers rotted away

front head lights stained

front lower arm rear bushes perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of both inner and outer side walls

Fail 6 Dec 2017 75,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint The rear arm of front pair (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust y pipe has both hangers rotted away

front head lights stained

front lower arm rear bushes perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of both inner and outer side walls

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,430 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,458 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,331 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,808 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,547 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 43,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,731 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 33,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,986 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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ST05 VXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST05 VXW, 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 ST05 VXW registered?

ST05 VXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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