CarVerify

Free Car Check

SF55 YXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,208 mi
Last recorded65,208 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 65,208 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 62,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 58,244 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,184 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak suspect gear box ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,478 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s at flexy ends (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s weld at hangar bracket (7.1.2)

rear brakes squealing

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,925 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 42,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,813 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,232 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,039 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 32,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,024 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 31,659 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/r suspect wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,659 miles

slight play o/s/r suspect wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,199 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SF55 YXX 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 77.8%.

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 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 YXX, 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

How do I check the history of SF55 YXX?

You can check the full history of SF55 YXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SF55 YXX registered?

SF55 YXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is SF55 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 YXX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF55 YXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SF55 YXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.