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PF55 UJS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,380 mi
Last recorded97,380 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 UJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,380 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 97,380 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded at underfloor plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front valves cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 95,593 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 28 Jul 2021 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 15 Sep 2020 93,909 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 12 Oct 2019 93,121 miles

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

limited access to parts of underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,266 miles

limited access to parts of underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear underfloor (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,943 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,739 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,111 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,637 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,983 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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PF55 UJS 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 88.9%.

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 PF55 UJS, 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 PF55 UJS registered?

PF55 UJS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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