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VU05 AZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,018 mi
Last recorded91,018 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 AZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,394 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Oct 2021 88,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,121 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 79,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,766 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall perishing

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,541 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,529 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,753 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 65,059 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 58,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 19,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,261 miles

N/S/R TYRE 1.6 MM

O/S/R TYRE 2 MM

Fail 8 Jun 2011 43,261 miles

N/S/R TYRE 1.6 MM

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE 2 MM

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,949 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 31,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,130 miles

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

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)

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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VU05 AZV 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 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU05 AZV, 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 VU05 AZV registered?

VU05 AZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 AZV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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