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FV54 XPP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,116 mi
Last recorded128,116 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2022 128,116 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,722 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 123,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2020 123,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2019 119,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 5 May 2018 108,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust hanger broke

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 99,621 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 99,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,420 miles

Front Windscreen has small scratch's inside zone A, they don't restrict view at this stage.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 91,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing Missing 1x fixing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has small scratch's inside zone A, they don't restrict view at this stage.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,109 miles

EM Light on

Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,109 miles

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

EM Light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,892 miles

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

eml on

Fail 6 Mar 2014 78,870 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 14 Mar 2011 58,997 miles

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

scratches on screen ( not in drivers view )

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,094 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 12 Jan 2008
Fail 9 Jan 2008 29,789 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

l/h/rear tyre has a cut in side wall

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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FV54 XPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FV54 XPP, 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 FV54 XPP registered?

FV54 XPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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