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FV55 NGG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,337 mi
Last recorded87,337 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 87,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 87,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 86,313 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 86,312 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,870 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres have slight cracking to tread

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

Offside Front slight cracking to tread

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,620 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,607 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 81,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 81,130 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 78,841 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,673 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,976 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 49,976 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

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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FV55 NGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV55 NGG, 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 FV55 NGG registered?

FV55 NGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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