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FM05 LAE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,254 mi
Last recorded83,254 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 83,254 miles

under body sealed

Fail 30 May 2026 83,140 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2025 82,008 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 76,640 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 75,521 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,311 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 71,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,313 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,824 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,869 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 58,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,467 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,855 miles

Exhaust mount on centre pipe has corroded and started to crack

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

Offside rear tyre has a small crack/split on inside wall. NOT to cords or weakened

Pass 9 Jun 2012 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 44,813 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,058 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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FM05 LAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FM05 LAE, 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 FM05 LAE registered?

FM05 LAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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