MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
parking brake effort low 17%
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Arm inner bush deteriorating but serviceable
Similar problem nearside front
Both boot lifting struts not working
Both boot lifting struts not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres worn on inner tread
nearside handbrake lower on effort
rear tyres nearing wear bars
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear tyres nearing wear bars
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH05 VLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 FH05 VLW, 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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How do I check the history of FH05 VLW?
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What year was FH05 VLW registered?
FH05 VLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 August 2005.
Is FH05 VLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH05 VLW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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