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355 ROD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,017 mi
Last recorded61,017 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration355 ROD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 61,017 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 58,097 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 58,097 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,824 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 13 Dec 2022 54,736 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 16 Nov 2021 52,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 51,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,515 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,163 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,096 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,338 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,499 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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355 ROD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 355 ROD, 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 355 ROD registered?

355 ROD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is 355 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 355 ROD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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