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F4 EMC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,019 mi
Last recorded32,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 EMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 32,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

advise rear subframe showing signs of corrosion on both sides

Pass 4 Jul 2025 30,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 28,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on O/S middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2021 28,195 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 28,094 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,043 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,606 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,164 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,050 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,394 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,280 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,232 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,542 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,839 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,705 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,500 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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F4 EMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F4 EMC, 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 F4 EMC registered?

F4 EMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is F4 EMC safe to buy?

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