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MX05 FNV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,182 mi
Last recorded114,182 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 114,182 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 110,432 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 110,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 25 Nov 2019 105,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 105,347 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,903 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 98,903 miles

Brake performance not tested burst pipe on rear (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,857 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 87,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush forward bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,382 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,035 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,437 miles

2 exhust hanger brackets broken

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

baffle loose in exhaust

Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 exhust hanger brackets broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

baffle loose in exhaust

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,846 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,830 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2009 22,871 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 22,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,459 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 FNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MX05 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

MX05 FNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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