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EO55 XVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,512 mi
Last recorded58,512 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 57,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,096 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,125 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,179 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,394 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,313 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,887 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,961 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,303 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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EO55 XVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EO55 XVC, 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 EO55 XVC registered?

EO55 XVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is EO55 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 XVC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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