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VAD 386

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,425 mi
Last recorded47,425 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAD 386
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 47,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 47,110 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 68,136 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 41,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 40,377 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 39,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,781 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 36,802 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 33,285 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,999 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,305 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 19 Nov 2013 29,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 27,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 27,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,709 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,257 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,810 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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VAD 386 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VAD 386, 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 VAD 386 registered?

VAD 386 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is VAD 386 safe to buy?

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