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VX05 ZHU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,987 mi
Last recorded81,987 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 ZHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 81,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad material breaking up

Fail 1 Jun 2020 81,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad material breaking up

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,649 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,025 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,323 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 59,323 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,070 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly deformend

o/s/f tyre outer sidwall cut

Fail 9 Mar 2012 50,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly deformend

o/s/f tyre outer sidwall cut

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower 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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VX05 ZHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX05 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

VX05 ZHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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