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FX55 ZYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,525 mi
Last recorded60,525 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,722 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 44,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,201 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 31 Aug 2011 25,777 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,747 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,850 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 17,850 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,865 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 ZYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

FX55 ZYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is FX55 ZYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 ZYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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