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IRZ 5560

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,434 mi
Last recorded108,434 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIRZ 5560
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,434 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,183 miles

Offside Rear park a little waek

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Sep 2023 89,179 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 89,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,776 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust system metal hanger adrift but system still adequately supported

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 85,775 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear 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 exhaust system metal hanger adrift but system still adequately supported

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,390 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 81,389 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 79,206 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 2 Sep 2019 72,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,588 miles

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

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

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

advise brake pad warning lamp on.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,240 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,913 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 44,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 44,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,474 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Nov 2011 35,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,977 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,166 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 18,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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IRZ 5560 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 IRZ 5560, 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 IRZ 5560 registered?

IRZ 5560 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is IRZ 5560 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IRZ 5560 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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