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BF05 BFO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 76,895 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm in center

Pass 16 May 2023 75,189 miles

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

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear ( Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint spit and excessively play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear ( Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,461 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 69,052 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 69,052 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,217 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 68,217 miles

Service brake excessively binding off side front (1.2.1 (f))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,496 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,496 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low off side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,030 miles

Both front tyres bald around inner shoulders

Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,606 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,401 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,702 miles

air bag warning light on

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,373 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 8,017 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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BF05 BFO 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 81.8%.

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 BF05 BFO, 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 BF05 BFO registered?

BF05 BFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 BFO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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