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HS55 FFH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,713 mi
Last recorded90,713 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 FFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,713 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 90,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,200 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 84,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,015 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,894 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 54,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lihgt pipe corosion at rear

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,930 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,930 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,814 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,562 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 45,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,278 miles

N/S/F Brake disc corroded on inner face

O/S/F Brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,448 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 17,843 miles

Oil leak

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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HS55 FFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HS55 FFH, 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 HS55 FFH registered?

HS55 FFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HS55 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS55 FFH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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