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MR55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,584 mi
Last recorded86,584 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 86,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 85,336 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,375 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 83,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% recorded nearside 130kg more braking force than the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted. some test items not fully seen

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,404 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 78,799 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,104 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,533 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,007 miles

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)

both front ryres perished and cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,135 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 59,025 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 51,896 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,388 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,852 miles

both front suspension radius arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight pitting of brake discs x4.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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MR55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR55 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 MR55 SLK registered?

MR55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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