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V80 JOW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,247 mi
Last recorded78,247 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 JOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 78,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 75,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed rigid brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal/protective wax (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 67,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE CHEWED INNER EDGE NO CHORD BUT CLOSE

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 67,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CAMBER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE CHEWED INNER EDGE NO CHORD BUT CLOSE

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,679 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 64,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/18 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 slight wear on edges BOTH tyres (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 60,280 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 58,064 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,923 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,495 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,506 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,756 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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V80 JOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V80 JOW, 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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V80 JOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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