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VE05 BTU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,633 mi
Last recorded60,633 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 60,633 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,092 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 57,993 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 57,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,454 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,624 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 54,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,369 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

gearbox sump corroded

general corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 21 Jun 2018 51,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

gearbox sump corroded

general corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,272 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2016 48,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,508 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 24,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 23,078 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 18,656 miles

ns rear tyre worn to limit

os front tyre wearing on inner edge and worn to limit advise replacement

Pass 21 May 2009 16,921 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2009 16,920 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2008 13,677 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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VE05 BTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 VE05 BTU, 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 VE05 BTU registered?

VE05 BTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VE05 BTU 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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