MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Bonnet Catch Needing Attention
Offside Front Fog Light Not Working
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic under trays fitted
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 Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic under trays fitted
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section excessively deteriorated/cracked (7.1.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear tyres worn out and require replacement
Front tyres, wearing on inner edges, 3mm, limit 1.6mm, recommend check wheel alignment.
Rear tyres worn, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FX55 VJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FX55 VJV, 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 FX55 VJV registered?
FX55 VJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2005.
Is FX55 VJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FX55 VJV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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