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V3 SAE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,134 mi
Last recorded68,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 SAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 68,134 miles

Offside Rear brake cable holder clip deteriorated

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 64,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,525 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 59,870 miles

Rear one of exhaust pipe mounting hanger deterioration

Pass 24 Dec 2021 58,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 58,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,490 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,869 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,761 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,618 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 56,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,740 miles

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)

Very slight wear in o/s/steering rack inner joint.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,739 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,960 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,826 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 26 Mar 2009 7,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,606 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 3,208 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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V3 SAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V3 SAE, 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 V3 SAE registered?

V3 SAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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