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V6 SND

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,308 mi
Last recorded52,308 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 SND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 52,308 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 51,672 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 51,084 miles

All underside brake pipes have been coated in grease (no obvious signs of corrosion)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 51,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All underside brake pipes have been coated in grease (no obvious signs of corrosion)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 50,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 50,185 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 49,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 49,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,189 miles

rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 4 May 2018 46,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,152 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Fail 30 Jun 2015 44,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,984 miles

front brake discs are excessively corroded

offside front tyre is cracking on the sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2013 41,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake discs are excessively corroded

nearside front tyre is cracking on the sidewall

offside front tyre is cracking on the sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,211 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 Jan 2011 37,198 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 21 Jan 2010 35,346 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,032 miles

front suspension rear bushes starting to debond

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,322 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 SND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V6 SND, 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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V6 SND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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