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CW55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,761 mi
Last recorded91,761 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 91,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 88,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount missing but system remains secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise front braking worn slightly/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Advise offside front brake back plate corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Advise rear support assembly missing corroded away,also mount corroded away.system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise slight corrosion,previosly welded repair covered in paint. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,946 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 85,935 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 85,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,494 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 83,439 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure under car. poor route. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,378 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 80,378 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 80,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 80,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,852 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,453 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,438 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 47,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,278 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,714 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,270 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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CW55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CW55 SLK, 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 CW55 SLK registered?

CW55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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