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MX05 FMM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,676 mi
Last recorded88,676 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,676 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 87,342 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 87,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,499 miles

All exhaust metal hangers corroded

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

Rear subframe corroding

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,082 miles

All exhaust metal hangers corroded

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Oil weep from rear diff

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2016 59,605 miles

Exhaust joints & hangers corroding

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,010 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear outer driveshaft boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 51,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear outer driveshaft boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,828 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,229 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 40,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,808 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 32,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,506 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,736 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 10,479 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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MX05 FMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MX05 FMM, 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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MX05 FMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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