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FH05 VJA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,306 mi
Last recorded86,306 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,306 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

full under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,758 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,443 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,774 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)

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Fail 30 Mar 2009 53,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,109 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 VJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

FH05 VJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is FH05 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 VJA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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