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FN05 TFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,991 mi
Last recorded41,991 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 TFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 41,991 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 41,991 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2026 41,968 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 40,227 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 38,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,249 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,182 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 31,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 29,064 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2016 27,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 20,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,086 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 4,148 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 8,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,709 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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FN05 TFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FN05 TFE, 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 FN05 TFE registered?

FN05 TFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is FN05 TFE safe to buy?

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