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EA55 FEH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

237,371 mi
Last recorded237,371 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 237,371 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 192,604 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2017 192,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2016 162,013 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 162,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hangers corroded away [welded] (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 137,278 miles

exhaust rear both brackets broken but still supported

Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs fairly worn

one rear exhaust mount rusted away. one next to it nearly rusted off,

Pass 28 Jan 2012 70,153 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front jacking point/block missing

nearside rear tyrewall small cut/damage on inner wall

offside front tyrewall damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,900 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,547 miles

undershields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 Jul 2010 51,547 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

undershields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,010 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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EA55 FEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA55 FEH, 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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EA55 FEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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