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V700 OLY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,607 mi
Last recorded59,607 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 OLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 59,607 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 59,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 55,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 52,375 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 51,593 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 47,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,312 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 42,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,847 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,031 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,367 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,220 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,913 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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V700 OLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V700 OLY, 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 V700 OLY registered?

V700 OLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is V700 OLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V700 OLY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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