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V8 VCV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,266 mi
Last recorded37,266 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 37,266 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 36,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 35,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 35,219 miles

front tyres over 10 years old

Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,464 miles

both front tyres 10 years old

Pass 7 Aug 2021 33,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 32,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 31,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,993 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CUTS ON INNER WALL BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED

Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,198 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,975 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,230 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,400 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 VCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

V8 VCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is V8 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 VCV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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