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FX55 VJV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 VJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 115,677 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 91,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,382 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 90,374 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet Catch Needing Attention

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,476 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,871 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 88,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 86,825 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 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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,037 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,058 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,357 miles

Rear tyres worn out and require replacement

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,879 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,320 miles

Front tyres, wearing on inner edges, 3mm, limit 1.6mm, recommend check wheel alignment.

Rear tyres worn, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,900 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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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.

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