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CT55 ABV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,937 mi
Last recorded50,937 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 50,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,930 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 50,893 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 50,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 50,309 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,836 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 8 Oct 2018 49,750 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 22 Sep 2017 49,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,264 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 48,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,205 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,388 miles

Advise all rear exhaust hangers corroded and in poor condition.

Advise front disc inner surface corrosion.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise all rear exhaust hangers corroded and in poor condition.

Advise front disc inner surface corrosion.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,018 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,143 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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CT55 ABV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CT55 ABV, 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 CT55 ABV registered?

CT55 ABV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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