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MX05 FMO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,719 mi
Last recorded31,719 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 31,719 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 30,727 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Nov 2024 30,727 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 29,929 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 28,921 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 27,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,966 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,726 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 19 Mar 2017 21,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,591 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,368 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 13,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,541 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall , advise replacement

Pass 9 Mar 2009 9,631 miles

near side tyre wall cut not exposing cords

Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,995 miles

Nearside front outer tyre wall has a cut deep enough to reach cords but not in excess of requirement for failure.

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 FMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MX05 FMO, 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 MX05 FMO registered?

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

Is MX05 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 FMO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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