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FN55 XVS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

44,895 mi
Last recorded44,895 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 44,895 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

n/s side repeater slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2024 43,677 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Front indicator repeater lens small hole

Fail 4 Jan 2024 43,675 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Headlamp: lens discolored slightly

Nearside Front indicator repeater lens small hole

Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,796 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Front indicator repeater lens small hole

Fail 9 Jan 2023 42,745 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near suspension link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Front indicator repeater lens holed

Nearside Rear floor corroded near plastic floor trim covers

Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,484 miles

Nearside indicator side repeater lens holed

Fail 5 Jan 2022 41,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside indicator side repeater lens holed

Pass 8 Jan 2021 39,803 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside indicator side repeater lens holed

Fail 6 Jan 2021 39,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside indicator side repeater lens holed

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner side wall been driven on flat

Pass 8 Jan 2020 38,588 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,771 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,625 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,267 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 32,912 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 32,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,925 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,201 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 27,201 miles

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

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

near side front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,685 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly white.

Fail 16 Jan 2010 19,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear indicator bulbs slightly white.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f suspension strut weeping slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2009 14,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f suspension strut weeping slightly

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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FN55 XVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FN55 XVS, 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 FN55 XVS registered?

FN55 XVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is FN55 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 XVS shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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