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VX05 ZDS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,626 mi
Last recorded97,626 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 ZDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,206 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,578 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 92,534 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 85,425 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 May 2016 77,640 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,415 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 ZDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZDS, 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 VX05 ZDS registered?

VX05 ZDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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The MOT history for VX05 ZDS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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