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FX05 PWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,513 mi
Last recorded74,513 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 PWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 74,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 74,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,225 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 69,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 65,595 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 65,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 65,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,382 miles

all tyres cracking but not deep enough to expose cord

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,879 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly cracked in treads - not exposing cords

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,649 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,925 miles

nsr tyre damage

Fail 30 Mar 2015 62,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre damage

Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,532 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,532 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,443 miles

nearside front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,668 miles

Front and rear brake pads look to be getting low??

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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FX05 PWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FX05 PWZ, 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 FX05 PWZ registered?

FX05 PWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FX05 PWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 PWZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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