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MH55 ZFU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,264 mi
Last recorded91,264 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front & both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 84,099 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front & both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 84,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,791 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 82,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 81,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,766 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 78,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,712 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,786 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,456 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,431 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,373 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,177 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,966 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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MH55 ZFU 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 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 MH55 ZFU, 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 MH55 ZFU registered?

MH55 ZFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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