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V6 VSL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,663 mi
Last recorded71,663 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 71,663 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 66,252 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 49,255 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front tyres has outer sidewall damage

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 49,254 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front tyres has outer sidewall damage

Offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,224 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,785 miles

Front wiper blade wear indicators showing.

Inner front brake pads 70% wear approx.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,785 miles

Front wiper blade wear indicators showing.

Inner front brake pads 70% wear approx.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,920 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,493 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,260 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,291 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,924 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,812 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 VSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

V6 VSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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