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MF55 ZVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,155 mi
Last recorded120,155 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 ZVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 120,155 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear by tank ()

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

front suspension components corroded slightly

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 119,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side walls cracking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 119,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 118,275 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 116,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,380 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 116,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,272 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2018 115,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 113,727 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 113,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 112,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 101,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 95,156 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 95,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,941 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 27 Sep 2010
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,128 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)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,128 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,423 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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MF55 ZVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

MF55 ZVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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