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F4 FLP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,036 mi
Last recorded167,036 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 FLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 167,036 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 167,036 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 166,993 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 166,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded in several areas within 30cm other suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded in several areas within 30cm of other suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks in several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 164,431 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 164,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 163,192 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner brake backing plate missing

Fail 30 Mar 2022 163,192 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner brake backing plate missing

Pass 25 Mar 2021 160,596 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroding

N/side front tyre worn off on inner edge

Slight bind o/side rear brake

Slight play in n/side front lower arm front ball joint

Surface corrosion on n/side front to rear brake pipe at rear

Fail 22 Mar 2021 160,594 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroding

N/side front tyre worn off on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight bind o/side rear brake

Slight play in n/side front lower arm front ball joint

Surface corrosion on n/side front to rear brake pipe at rear

Pass 10 Jun 2019 157,457 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 152,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake noise possible backplate?

Pass 5 May 2017 151,486 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,780 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 148,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 144,232 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 144,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 131,397 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 129,270 miles

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

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

front bumper split

Fail 22 Aug 2012 129,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,836 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 112,835 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,767 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 66,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,369 miles

front brake disc pads wearing slightly low

slight split on o/s rear tyre outside wall

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 FLP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F4 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

F4 FLP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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