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CR55 AMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,493 mi
Last recorded83,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR55 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 83,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake reading weak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,622 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 75,188 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 75,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/55/18/92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,600 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,986 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,055 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,495 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,884 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,506 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 39,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 31,109 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering wheel position off centre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,364 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,713 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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CR55 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 CR55 AMG, 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

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What year was CR55 AMG registered?

CR55 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is CR55 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR55 AMG 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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