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FG05 BYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,439 mi
Last recorded68,439 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 68,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,065 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,975 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 67,974 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,347 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 67,344 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,683 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,859 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

both front forward facing arm bushes splitting

Fail 14 Mar 2017 56,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

both front forward facing arm bushes splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,713 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 53,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,597 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,485 miles

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

front inner brake pads wearing thin (2-3mm)!!

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,489 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,763 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

autobox pilot bush leaking oil

condensation in nearside mirror repeater

Pass 3 Apr 2010 37,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,714 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 32,714 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 29,791 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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FG05 BYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 FG05 BYJ, 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 FG05 BYJ registered?

FG05 BYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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