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FG05 MRX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,342 mi
Last recorded75,342 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 MRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,342 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 75,342 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front arm mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front arm mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 69,395 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jan 2024 65,209 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 60,166 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 60,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator shoeing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure crack deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rose bush perishing and warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rose bush perishing and warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rose bush perishing and warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rose bush perishing and warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 58,817 miles

Both front (lower front suspension arm) front bushes have movement

Pass 28 May 2021 56,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,432 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,359 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,427 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,432 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,654 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,061 miles

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,572 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both font tyres perishing slightly on inner wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,031 miles

CUT IN NSF TYRS TREAD,NOT SHOWING CORDS

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 21,001 miles

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

CUT IN NSF TYRS TREAD,NOT SHOWING CORDS

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,818 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,160 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 10,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,424 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 7,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 MRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

FG05 MRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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