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EN05 FFK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,057 mi
Last recorded52,057 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 52,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,336 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 50,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,098 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH; Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 45,328 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge/inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge/inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,253 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance in mirror (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres heavily cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,882 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 34,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,190 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 29,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,543 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,308 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 24,528 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 24,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,766 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,227 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 15,227 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 10,837 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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EN05 FFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EN05 FFK, 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 EN05 FFK registered?

EN05 FFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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