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MH05 FYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,756 mi
Last recorded58,756 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 58,756 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 52,655 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rear section mounting at differential (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 4-5000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside or subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 52,655 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rear section mounting at differential (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 4-5000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside or subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 52,642 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe . At the rear just after undertray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to O/S/R Flexi . Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,134 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe . At the rear just after undertray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to O/S/R Flexi . Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,744 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 47,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,774 miles

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

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

brake pipes undersealed

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,590 miles

Brake pipes under sealed

Nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 40,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,375 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,026 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 19,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 14,306 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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MH05 FYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MH05 FYA, 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 MH05 FYA registered?

MH05 FYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is MH05 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 FYA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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