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86 FPB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,775 mi
Last recorded102,775 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 FPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 102,775 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 102,671 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 97,205 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 94,428 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 90,316 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 May 2022 85,887 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 81,556 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 81,554 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 77,279 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 63,551 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 50,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 May 2017 44,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 36,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,450 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 31,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 25,428 miles

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 22 May 2013 22,671 miles

Both front tyres tread worn smooth inner edges

Pass 2 May 2012 18,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Roof down at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 12,380 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 3,027 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 1,977 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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86 FPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 86 FPB, 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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86 FPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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