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M16 BFF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,712 mi
Last recorded72,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 BFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 72,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,566 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,550 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,361 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 63,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,653 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,340 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,047 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 57,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,860 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,148 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,507 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,240 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,710 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 42,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,559 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,312 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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M16 BFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M16 BFF, 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 M16 BFF registered?

M16 BFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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