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MF55 PHU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,654 mi
Last recorded103,654 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 PHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,654 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 103,653 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside rear space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 101,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge damaged and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,417 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 96,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 96,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,762 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 91,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake component insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 88,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake component insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 80,013 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE GETTING PERISHED.

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

Pass 7 May 2015 74,561 miles

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

exhaust pipe clamps getting rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,409 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,401 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,816 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 54,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 44,200 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,708 miles

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

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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MF55 PHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF55 PHU, 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 MF55 PHU registered?

MF55 PHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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