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V100 VGD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,686 mi
Last recorded100,686 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV100 VGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 100,686 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 98,494 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,991 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 97,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,377 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,990 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 93,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 91,978 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at rear section

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Towards the rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust deteriorated at rear section

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2017 89,014 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroding x4

Pass 18 May 2016 86,148 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 86,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2015 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2015 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 79,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,010 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,754 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2010 45,055 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V100 VGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V100 VGD, 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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V100 VGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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