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SF55 XNY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,105 mi
Last recorded47,105 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 XNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 47,105 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,948 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 46,434 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,323 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,124 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,361 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Jan 2019 41,361 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2018 37,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm remaining on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm remaining on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,702 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 28,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,853 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 25,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Geometry required

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

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

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

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,012 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 17,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 10,981 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 7,620 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 4,693 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 XNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF55 XNY registered?

SF55 XNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is SF55 XNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 XNY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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