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EK55 UBN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,251 mi
Last recorded111,251 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 UBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 111,251 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 105,935 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,782 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,471 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,245 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,204 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,055 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,888 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 41,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,148 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,387 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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EK55 UBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK55 UBN, 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 EK55 UBN registered?

EK55 UBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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