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V123 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,750 mi
Last recorded79,750 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 79,750 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,285 miles

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

under tray

Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,860 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted been parked up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

under cover

Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,602 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section of exhaust, both brackets broken, exhaust secure still (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 76,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 76,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,857 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 69,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,630 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,042 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 58,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,637 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,506 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,444 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 9 Mar 2010 25,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,783 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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V123 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V123 SLK, 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 V123 SLK registered?

V123 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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