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CP55 VTX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 87,846 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 10 Apr 2025 87,843 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,583 miles

General underbody corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,830 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 86,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 79,268 miles

slight rust under car body

Pass 25 May 2018 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 73,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,519 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,153 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

osf tyre has wear to inner shoulder/tread

osr exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 22 May 2013 58,050 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,639 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,765 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 22 Dec 2011 54,765 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,381 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,863 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,631 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 VTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VTX, 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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CP55 VTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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