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V6 CWV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,506 mi
Last recorded64,506 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 CWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,506 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 60,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,915 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 58,914 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,007 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 57,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,142 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,135 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,281 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 54,235 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,158 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 49,149 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,320 miles

both front tyres cracked

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,931 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 37,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,968 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,856 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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V6 CWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V6 CWV, 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 V6 CWV registered?

V6 CWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is V6 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 CWV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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