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V6 VEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,270 mi
Last recorded104,270 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 VEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 104,270 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 103,374 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 102,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 102,160 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 102,160 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 98,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 94,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,701 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,947 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,858 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 78,947 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,562 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2009 50,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,467 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 VEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

V6 VEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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