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EA55 FWS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,016 mi
Last recorded115,016 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 115,016 miles

both front and offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

both offside tyres showing signs of shoulder wear

offside rear brake pipe chaffed

Pass 9 Feb 2023 108,934 miles

offside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,815 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 96,302 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2021 96,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 92,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,011 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,559 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 72,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,781 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,272 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,251 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,248 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 46,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,092 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,836 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 FWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA55 FWS, 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 FWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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