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V800 SHY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,260 mi
Last recorded57,260 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 SHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 57,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 56,831 miles

automatic gear box oil pan very rusty/slight oil leak.

plastic shields and covers fitted obstructing testable items.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 51,320 miles

automatic gear box oil pan very rusty/slight oil leak.

plastic shields and covers fitted obstructing testable items.

rear brake pads getting low.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 22 Aug 2023 51,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

automatic gear box oil pan very rusty/slight oil leak.

plastic shields and covers fitted obstructing testable items.

rear brake pads getting low.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 50,852 miles

automatic gear box oil pan very rusty/slight oil leak.

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

rear brake pads getting low.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 50,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

automatic gear box oil pan very rusty/slight oil leak.

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

rear brake pads getting low.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,689 miles

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 30 Jun 2021 50,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 49,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

plastic shields running along vehicle underside unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Jun 2020 49,971 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

plastic shields running along vehicle underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,957 miles

plastic shields running along vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

unable to fully inspect lower coils on rear springs (advise removal of wheels to do so)

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 49,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

plastic shields running along vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

unable to fully inspect lower coils on rear springs (advise removal of wheels to do so)

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section has small crack (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 49,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section has small crack (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,174 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres age cracked

engine warning light on

under trays on not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,793 miles

MILL light on dash.

all 4 tyres cracking/perished.

various rear brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,139 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,576 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 41,576 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,186 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 33,186 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,948 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,972 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 SHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SHY, 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 SHY registered?

V800 SHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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