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LF55 FSY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,884 mi
Last recorded111,884 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,994 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,409 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,303 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,910 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,628 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,628 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,049 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 65,049 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,126 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,986 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 4 Sep 2008 21,696 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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LF55 FSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LF55 FSY, 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 LF55 FSY registered?

LF55 FSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is LF55 FSY safe to buy?

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