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M55 MAE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,224 mi
Last recorded68,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 MAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 68,224 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 63,948 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have not been checked due to being covered by plastic under trays

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front tyres worn to 0 mm inside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 59,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front tyres worn on inside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2024 59,573 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front tyres worn on inside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 53,194 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,550 miles

Front lower cover brace corroded and detached

Fail 2 Aug 2022 51,461 miles

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

Front lower cover brace corroded and detached

Pass 13 Jul 2021 49,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 49,231 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 49,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,032 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,324 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,608 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,116 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,657 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 19,750 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,220 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,285 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 MAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M55 MAE, 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 M55 MAE registered?

M55 MAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is M55 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 MAE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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