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R5 FRF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,351 mi
Last recorded66,351 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

all brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,368 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 54,360 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,163 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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R5 FRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R5 FRF, 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 R5 FRF registered?

R5 FRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is R5 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 FRF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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