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M555 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,815 mi
Last recorded58,815 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 58,815 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 55,846 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 54,995 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,022 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 54,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 51,208 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 51,207 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,472 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 45,463 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,979 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,718 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 26,369 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,977 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 20,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both mirrors indcartors got water in them

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,770 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,257 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 15,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,655 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,916 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 8,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 5,993 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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M555 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M555 SLK, 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 M555 SLK registered?

M555 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is M555 SLK safe to buy?

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