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CX55 NZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 NZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 77,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,638 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 72,626 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in multiple places around lower front control arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in multiple places around lower front control arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,827 miles

parking brake may soon need attention

Pass 16 Oct 2019 66,390 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 66,390 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 63,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,516 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 56,119 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,571 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,424 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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CX55 NZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CX55 NZV, 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 CX55 NZV registered?

CX55 NZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is CX55 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 NZV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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