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CV55 MVS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

102,147 mi
Last recorded102,147 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 102,147 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,103 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,739 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,341 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,917 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,830 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,648 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,728 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 49,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,071 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,320 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,326 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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CV55 MVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 CV55 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

CV55 MVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is CV55 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV55 MVS 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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