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SF55 SXN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,290 mi
Last recorded141,290 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 SXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 141,290 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 14 Apr 2023 131,926 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 131,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,840 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 114,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 107,364 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,132 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated, but not adversely affecting beam image

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,761 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 99,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Center (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Center (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 96,832 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 96,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,676 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 95,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 87,803 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,339 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded nearside & offside adjacent to 'Y' section.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,780 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracked and perished 5 years old

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,549 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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SF55 SXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF55 SXN, 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 SF55 SXN registered?

SF55 SXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is SF55 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 SXN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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