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V12 CPS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,009 mi
Last recorded81,009 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 CPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 81,009 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 77,427 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 77,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,132 miles

Nearside Rear EXHAUST MOUNT HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Rear EXHAUST MOUNT HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,742 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,171 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,624 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 62,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 57,725 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,542 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,916 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 22,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,250 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 11 Jun 2012 21,797 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 27 Apr 2011 20,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,041 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,389 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 10,862 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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V12 CPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V12 CPS, 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 V12 CPS registered?

V12 CPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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The MOT history for V12 CPS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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