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A20 FMK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,740 mi
Last recorded32,740 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 32,740 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 32,474 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 32,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 31,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 31,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 31,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 29,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on back surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 28,840 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 28,767 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 28,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 27,637 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 27,203 miles

both front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,360 miles

both front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2013 25,651 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 24,589 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,689 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,507 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 17,789 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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A20 FMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A20 FMK, 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 A20 FMK registered?

A20 FMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is A20 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FMK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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