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FL55 OYO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,303 mi
Last recorded73,303 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 73,303 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 69,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Jul 2025 69,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jul 2024 65,940 miles

Nearside Front mudguard insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40r18 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 65,276 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 65,058 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section showing signs of cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining 245/40 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining 245/40 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,252 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 63,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,719 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 52,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,376 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,838 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,456 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 32,456 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,979 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,114 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 22,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,679 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,513 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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FL55 OYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL55 OYO, 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 FL55 OYO registered?

FL55 OYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is FL55 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 OYO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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