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T4 VNO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,145 mi
Last recorded130,145 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 VNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 130,145 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point mount missing and area corroded

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 130,074 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, faded lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm, outer ball joint also inner bush heavily split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 126,971 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 126,965 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 122,492 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to other components

Fail 6 Oct 2023 122,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s headlamp bracket broken

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,228 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 115,206 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs slightly discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 111,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs slightly discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,142 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both @ base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Surface corrosion to rear underbody

Fail 27 Aug 2020 104,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both @ base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Surface corrosion to rear underbody

Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight around oil box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,215 miles

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

both rear indicators discoloured

nearside front tyre worn heavy on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,992 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,600 miles

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

wear to inner and outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,012 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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T4 VNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc 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 T4 VNO, 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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T4 VNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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