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EK55 UBU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,791 mi
Last recorded122,791 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 UBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 122,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under side corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 122,725 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 122,590 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 122,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under side corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 122,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe system slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,526 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 119,526 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,507 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 119,507 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,498 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 119,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,333 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 119,333 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,221 miles

Engine Oil leak

Engine light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 119,220 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine Oil leak

Engine light on

Fault with number plates lights

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,291 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 112,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,999 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,043 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,788 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 UBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EK55 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

EK55 UBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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