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FAB 3

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

30,977 mi
Last recorded30,977 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 30,977 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 28,761 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 17 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 77,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 17 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 25,580 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 16 years old

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 22,186 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 17,720 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 16,969 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn

oil leak, but not excessive

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,398 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 61,398 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,190 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 50,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,252 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 16,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,097 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 37,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,893 miles

1 exhaust mounting split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,048 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,224 miles

3 exhaust mountings split

Cut on offside front tyre inner edge suggest replacement

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside headlight beam patten poor

Offside front tyre 2.6mm,,,Nearside front tyre 2.5mm ,,,offside rear tyre low on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,787 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 19,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,464 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,305 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 13,305 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,639 miles

Handbrake lever very close to water tank

Pass 27 Oct 2011 12,837 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,351 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 11,454 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,085 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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FAB 3 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

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 FAB 3, 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 FAB 3 registered?

FAB 3 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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