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FEZ 6588

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

123,975 mi
Last recorded123,975 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 6588
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 123,975 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 123,975 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2025 110,048 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,242 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 105,222 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 105,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf headlamp damaged. Brackets broken through impact.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,324 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 94,289 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,244 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 85,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 81,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,725 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounts detreroirated

Fail 29 Jan 2020 76,725 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mounts detreroirated

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,176 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 72,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wheel alignment advised

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,104 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 62,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,901 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside outer mirror indicator lens damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2016 50,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside outer mirror indicator lens damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,482 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,521 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 32,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 13,771 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,998 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 10,080 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,851 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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FEZ 6588 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FEZ 6588, 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 FEZ 6588 registered?

FEZ 6588 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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