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FB05 GNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,472 mi
Last recorded63,472 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,472 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play in the steering on the n/s (suspect inner rack end)

stone chip in front screen lower o/s.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 63,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

n/s/f tyre worn outer.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play in the steering on the n/s (suspect inner rack end)

stone chip in front screen lower o/s.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,028 miles

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 56,855 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded towards the rear under plastic covers/trim. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

brake wear sensor on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,311 miles

Rear Front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

slight free play n/s/f inner steering rack end.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 47,303 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre valve perished.

slight free play n/s/f inner steering rack end.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,401 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 41,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint towards rear of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hangers/brackets rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,155 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,996 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,750 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 14,267 miles

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

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

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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FB05 GNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FB05 GNN, 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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FB05 GNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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