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SF55 WXM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 WXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 76,415 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,924 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 69,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 27 Nov 2020 65,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2019 62,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,057 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,142 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 46,139 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,400 miles

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

offside rear exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust still secure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,332 miles

both rear tyres close to tread bars

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,587 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 31,291 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,611 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,650 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,317 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges.

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

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 WXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SF55 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

SF55 WXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is SF55 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 WXM shows 18 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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