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S28 FNR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,369 mi
Last recorded61,369 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 FNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 61,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,323 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,010 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 59,008 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,687 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 56,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 51,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 49,255 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 49,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2017 45,144 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,706 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,365 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,836 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,185 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 26,166 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,970 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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S28 FNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S28 FNR, 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 S28 FNR registered?

S28 FNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is S28 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 FNR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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