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FX55 ZYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,537 mi
Last recorded41,537 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 41,537 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 40,811 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight leak from transmission

Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has slight wear to inner edge.

Offside Front Inner Tyre has slight wear to inner edge.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 38,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,058 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,194 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 6 Mar 2015 31,705 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,053 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,290 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,338 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,943 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,163 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 ZYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX55 ZYF registered?

FX55 ZYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is FX55 ZYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 ZYF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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