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VX05 YVE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,692 mi
Last recorded52,692 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 52,692 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

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

Pass 7 May 2025 51,748 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 51,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 50,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 49,107 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 49,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,383 miles

Discs slightly lipped all round

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 44,854 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 42,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,716 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing and stepped on inner edge, also badly perished cracked

Both rear indicator bulbs showing white light

Little reserve on park brake

Slight play in offside front torque arm

Fail 25 Apr 2017 31,716 miles

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

Both front tyres scrubbing and stepped on inner edge, also badly perished cracked

Both rear indicator bulbs showing white light

Slight play in offside front torque arm

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,934 miles

Damage to front bumper.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,733 miles

lower part of front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 7,395 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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VX05 YVE 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 VX05 YVE, 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 VX05 YVE registered?

VX05 YVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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