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MH54 FZW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,029 mi
Last recorded129,029 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 FZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 129,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,044 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 128,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Fail 17 May 2022 127,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cracked and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 127,255 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,945 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre wall is damaged

engine management warning light is illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,529 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both front head light lenses are in poor condition

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,560 miles

N/S/R exhaust bracket missing and exhaust brace between rear exhaust boxes missing

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,560 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R exhaust bracket missing and exhaust brace between rear exhaust boxes missing

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,268 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2016 80,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,157 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,157 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,446 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 70,444 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,211 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,531 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,945 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 42,495 miles

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

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

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

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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MH54 FZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MH54 FZW, 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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MH54 FZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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