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FP55 CKY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,955 mi
Last recorded82,955 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 CKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nsr caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2017 82,952 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nsr caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,946 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 74,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,038 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,979 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 57,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre flat

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,026 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 48,025 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,015 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,466 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 27,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,084 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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FP55 CKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP55 CKY, 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 FP55 CKY registered?

FP55 CKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is FP55 CKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 CKY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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