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DF54 FLM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,418 mi
Last recorded148,418 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 148,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 147,247 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 144,538 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 144,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 142,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 142,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 137,302 miles

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

both front tyres outer sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2018 135,840 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 132,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,011 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 128,011 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure side light not working (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 125,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 125,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 121,171 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,158 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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,293 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,106 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,139 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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DF54 FLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DF54 FLM, 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 DF54 FLM registered?

DF54 FLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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