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FA54 UKR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,605 mi
Last recorded47,605 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 UKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 47,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2026 47,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2025 44,989 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 44,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,467 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,999 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 42,999 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,480 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 41,480 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 40,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,076 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,041 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces not in good condition

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,605 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,042 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 20,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,551 miles

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

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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FA54 UKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 FA54 UKR, 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 FA54 UKR registered?

FA54 UKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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