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VU05 EGF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,823 mi
Last recorded68,823 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 68,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,064 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 63,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 57,720 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,992 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,350 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 39,794 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 39,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 32,824 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,183 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,264 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,484 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 23,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,817 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 20,793 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 20,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 18,888 miles

ESP defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,888 miles

ESP defective

Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,443 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 16,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 12,857 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 12,857 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,754 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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VU05 EGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 EGF, 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 VU05 EGF registered?

VU05 EGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VU05 EGF safe to buy?

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