CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ55 MPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,086 mi
Last recorded82,086 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 MPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 82,086 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 80,434 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 80,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 78,714 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion in a few places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 76,825 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion in a few places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 74,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 71,635 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 71,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 68,501 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 65,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 56,051 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 56,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,557 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 46,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,388 miles

front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls and outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2012 36,388 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls and outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,573 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,723 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 21,674 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 21,674 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,067 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ55 MPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EJ55 MPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ55 MPZ?

You can check the full history of EJ55 MPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ55 MPZ registered?

EJ55 MPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is EJ55 MPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 MPZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ55 MPZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ55 MPZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.