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MP55 BUF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,160 mi
Last recorded74,160 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,319 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 69,288 miles

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

moderate wear to front brake pads

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,820 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 61,820 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,725 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 55,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,014 miles

Oil leak

cuts to the inner part of the tread of the o/s/r tyre

under part of front bumper damaged

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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MP55 BUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MP55 BUF, 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 MP55 BUF registered?

MP55 BUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MP55 BUF safe to buy?

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