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PF05 FVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,915 mi
Last recorded47,915 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,915 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 47,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 45,436 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 45,436 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 40,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 35,948 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 33,848 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 32,669 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,175 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,842 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,073 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,952 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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PF05 FVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PF05 FVL, 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 PF05 FVL registered?

PF05 FVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is PF05 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 FVL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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