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FL05 UAS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,318 mi
Last recorded76,318 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 UAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,808 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,807 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,802 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,094 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,712 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 68,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,664 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 65,479 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,707 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 60,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,140 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,835 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 38,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,749 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 7,548 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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FL05 UAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 FL05 UAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL05 UAS registered?

FL05 UAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is FL05 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 UAS 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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