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FY55 BAA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,152 mi
Last recorded111,152 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 111,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 111,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 107,446 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective central bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp pattern weak

Fail 23 Mar 2024 107,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective central bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp pattern weak

Pass 21 Mar 2023 103,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre near limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear nearside exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,022 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 95,260 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 95,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,355 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 94,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 93,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,547 miles

All rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both front tyres worn and stepping slightly on inside edges.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

middle exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,995 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 49,371 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,322 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 37,121 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,354 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,750 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 33,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,809 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,861 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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FY55 BAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FY55 BAA, 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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FY55 BAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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