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V800 ARB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,784 mi
Last recorded63,784 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 ARB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 63,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 63,143 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 62,550 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 61,951 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,315 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,779 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Offside Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 59,532 miles

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

Under body covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 59,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 58,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2017 58,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Pass 27 May 2016 58,009 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 56,926 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,767 miles

Deep cut in sidewall of O/S/R tyre.No cords showing.

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 20 May 2011 54,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,671 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,137 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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V800 ARB 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 94.7%.

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 V800 ARB, 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 V800 ARB registered?

V800 ARB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is V800 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V800 ARB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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