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VF05 AEW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,638 mi
Last recorded125,638 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 125,638 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 125,337 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 124,566 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 123,897 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 123,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 120,031 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,640 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 117,639 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,058 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (inner pads) (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,579 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust mounts slight deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 89,876 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 72,084 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2012 62,254 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 62,253 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 51,895 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 41,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 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 12 May 2009 30,818 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,920 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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VF05 AEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 VF05 AEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF05 AEW registered?

VF05 AEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is VF05 AEW safe to buy?

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