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EY55 CVU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,759 mi
Last recorded111,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 CVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 111,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 111,525 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,796 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake flexy ferruls corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 106,795 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake flexy ferruls corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,348 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 105,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 103,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre shows signs of slight feathering

Fail 13 Dec 2018 97,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tyre shows signs of slight feathering

Pass 14 Dec 2017 93,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 88,428 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,663 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,355 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,652 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight separation of tread on inside edge

Nail in offside front tyre

SRS light is on

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

O/S/R tyre has heavy separation of tread om inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,172 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 8 Mar 2010 27,549 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,572 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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EY55 CVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY55 CVU, 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 EY55 CVU registered?

EY55 CVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is EY55 CVU safe to buy?

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