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V8 BRP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,325 mi
Last recorded77,325 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 77,325 miles

some rust on all 4 brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,835 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 62,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,313 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 49,412 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 49,412 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,337 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 47,337 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limmit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limmit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,923 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,194 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,280 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 19,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jun 2010 16,108 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,218 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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V8 BRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 V8 BRP, 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 V8 BRP registered?

V8 BRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is V8 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 BRP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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