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FH05 CFM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,124 mi
Last recorded62,124 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 62,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 58,931 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 49,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 49,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 48,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 47,604 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 46,505 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low , may require adjustment or repair

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2016 43,718 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 41,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 41,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 39,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 35,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 31,664 miles

rear exhaust brakets corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,279 miles

engine under tray fitted

most of floor covered by plastic

outer sills covered by plastic

slight wear to front tyre on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,002 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)

front brake discs scored

Pass 29 May 2009 23,927 miles

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

both front tyres nearly bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,391 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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FH05 CFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 FH05 CFM, 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 FH05 CFM registered?

FH05 CFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is FH05 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 CFM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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