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CV55 KUH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,344 mi
Last recorded80,344 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,344 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 80,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,340 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 80,305 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,486 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,189 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 74,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2014 68,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,788 miles

N/S/F tyre has slice in sidewall, but not exposing cords or ply

Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,636 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F tyre has slice in sidewall, but not exposing cords or ply

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,479 miles

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

froint discs worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 50,340 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

froint discs worn

Pass 27 May 2010 34,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,148 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 21,148 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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CV55 KUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CV55 KUH, 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 CV55 KUH registered?

CV55 KUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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