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VE54 ZHT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,382 mi
Last recorded63,382 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ZHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,382 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,127 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,275 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under-trays fitted .unable to check all parts

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,687 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,282 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 45,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,989 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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VE54 ZHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VE54 ZHT, 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 VE54 ZHT registered?

VE54 ZHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is VE54 ZHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 ZHT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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