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OU55 FHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,538 mi
Last recorded96,538 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 FHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 96,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 90,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 90,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 85,148 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 May 2024 85,148 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both side (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 78,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 39,405 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,983 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,093 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,706 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,618 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,952 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,894 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,346 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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OU55 FHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 OU55 FHZ, 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 OU55 FHZ registered?

OU55 FHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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