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FJ05 BXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,967 mi
Last recorded106,967 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 BXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 106,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,812 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,134 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 82,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,909 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,876 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 58,876 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 51,399 miles

exhaust hanger excessively corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 51,399 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanger excessively corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,635 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 47,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,934 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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FJ05 BXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJ05 BXL, 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 FJ05 BXL registered?

FJ05 BXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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