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SP55 FHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,749 mi
Last recorded72,749 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 FHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 72,749 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 72,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2025 60,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 48,739 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,332 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 48,329 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f disc red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,678 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant warning on but level okay

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,332 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,569 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2018 34,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Aluminum arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 30,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Steel arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Aluminum arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,719 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 26,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,204 miles

front tyres are wearing unevenly

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear exhaust system brackets are slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 25,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres are wearing unevenly

offside front castor arm bush is leaking oil

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear exhaust system brackets are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,602 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 22,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,808 miles

near side front camber arm inner bush starting to seperate

Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,237 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 15,202 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,213 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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SP55 FHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SP55 FHZ, 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 SP55 FHZ registered?

SP55 FHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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