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CT55 ACF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

65,254 mi
Last recorded65,254 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 65,254 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front steering and suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,438 miles

shocks both front corrded

various items covred in grease

Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,313 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 63,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,435 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2022 61,424 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 59,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,128 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 57,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 54,905 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 54,905 miles

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

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 Oct 2018 51,755 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2018 51,568 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,037 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 13 Oct 2017 48,036 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,423 miles

Nearside exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 37,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,946 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,183 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,578 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 22,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,007 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 18,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,986 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 ACF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ACF, 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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CT55 ACF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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