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CP55 MLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,657 mi
Last recorded61,657 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 MLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 61,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 60,264 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 60,116 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 58,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,838 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slight movement

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,311 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,942 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 44,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,051 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,898 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 1 Sep 2011 33,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,942 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,199 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,464 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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CP55 MLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CP55 MLV, 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 CP55 MLV registered?

CP55 MLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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