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EX55 PNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,263 mi
Last recorded76,263 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 PNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 76,263 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 76,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,951 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 70,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,181 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,840 miles

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,526 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear day light not working

Nearside headlamp frosting

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and perishing

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 22 Nov 2016 57,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp frosted

Offside Rear Tyre has outer side wall perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,095 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 53,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,568 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 51,568 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,502 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 48,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,913 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,897 miles

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

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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EX55 PNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX55 PNN, 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

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What year was EX55 PNN registered?

EX55 PNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is EX55 PNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 PNN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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