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FG55 FRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,617 mi
Last recorded138,617 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 138,617 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear Of Rear Bulkhead. ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back Along Length. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back Along Length. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 137,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 135,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 133,123 miles

Front side windows tinted but not impeding vision

Fail 16 Aug 2022 133,074 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 130,578 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Front fog lights not working

Pass 26 Aug 2020 127,695 miles

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

Offside 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 30 Aug 2019 120,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 120,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 114,152 miles

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

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 1 Sep 2017 108,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,124 miles

inner shoulders worn front tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 92,646 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,324 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)

Uneven wear to nearside front tyre 2mm inside edge in some patches

Wear to offside front tyre inner edge

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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FG55 FRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FG55 FRZ, 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 FG55 FRZ registered?

FG55 FRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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