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M55 OOH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,480 mi
Last recorded48,480 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 OOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 48,456 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 48,437 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,029 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 48,023 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 43,561 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 43,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,982 miles

Both Rear Tyres Close to Legal Limit

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,647 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing on Central Tread

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,285 miles

Both Rear Tyres Approx: 2mm

Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,277 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 41,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 40,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 39,622 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 38,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,728 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,800 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,181 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 OOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 OOH, 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 M55 OOH registered?

M55 OOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is M55 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 OOH 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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