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ML55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,919 mi
Last recorded68,919 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 68,919 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,177 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,769 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front treads outer edges slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 60,674 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,424 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))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 53,421 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,144 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play adjustable (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm and bald on inner edge, getting close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play adjustable (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm and bald on inner edge, getting close to cords (4.1.E.1)

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,665 miles

2x front tyres wearing on inner edges prematurely

Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,290 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge, advise wheel alignment

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,213 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2013 44,718 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,009 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,614 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,130 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,280 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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ML55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ML55 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 ML55 SLK registered?

ML55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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