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M60 FUG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,024 mi
Last recorded175,024 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 FUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 175,024 miles

rear diff corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 174,976 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 173,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 171,410 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 166,751 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 163,293 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 156,575 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 156,259 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 156,163 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 155,854 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 155,840 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 153,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 151,260 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 21 Aug 2013 148,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 144,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 144,033 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 127,668 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 127,668 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front discs worn and grooved

Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 89,175 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 89,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,412 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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M60 FUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M60 FUG, 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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M60 FUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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