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MV55 MFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,451 mi
Last recorded36,451 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 MFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 36,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 35,672 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Fail 11 Oct 2024 35,672 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Oct 2023 34,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 31,874 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 31,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,097 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 26,964 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,424 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,437 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,128 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside has slight body damage

Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,719 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,605 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,082 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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MV55 MFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV55 MFX, 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 MV55 MFX registered?

MV55 MFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is MV55 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 MFX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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