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FY05 EWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,482 mi
Last recorded119,482 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 119,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 116,826 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 116,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 113,141 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 113,137 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,840 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,173 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 104,169 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,475 miles

Central Rear Drivetrain has varied stages of corrosion

Central Rear Subframe has varied stages of corrosion

Central Undertrays fitted impairing inspection to subscribed areas

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 100,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Drivetrain has varied stages of corrosion

Central Rear Subframe has varied stages of corrosion

Central Undertrays fitted impairing inspection to subscribed areas

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 97,525 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 94,665 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,005 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 92,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged (innner)

Offside Rear tyre punture

Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,896 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyre sidewalls damaged/perrished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,370 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 76,370 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,154 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,908 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,793 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 63,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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FY05 EWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FY05 EWO, 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 FY05 EWO registered?

FY05 EWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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