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F1 BYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,662 mi
Last recorded60,662 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 60,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 59,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 59,575 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 59,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 59,530 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,042 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,522 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,503 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,372 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,943 miles

both front tyres starting to scrub on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,795 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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F1 BYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F1 BYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F1 BYB registered?

F1 BYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is F1 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 BYB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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