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M55 FRO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,736 mi
Last recorded84,736 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 FRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 79,923 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 79,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 70,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached suspension bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,848 miles

Battery flat

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 66,848 miles

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

Battery flat

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 65,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 65,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,561 miles

Nearside Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable... (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 64,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable... (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 60,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 58,695 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,093 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 50,059 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 47,130 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 47,129 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,648 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 42,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R parking brake cable outer covering damaged.

Parking brake reqiures adjustment.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,469 miles

front inner pads 3/4 worn

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,346 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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M55 FRO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 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 M55 FRO, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M55 FRO registered?

M55 FRO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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