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MT55 CLN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

61,771 mi
Last recorded61,771 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 CLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 61,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Oct 2025 61,771 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Oct 2024 60,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Oct 2024 60,773 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Oct 2022 54,252 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,941 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 52,941 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,131 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,241 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 47,241 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,185 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

surface rust on brake pipes

underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,219 miles

Centre os exhaust mounting corroded & broken off near diff

Fail 29 Sep 2015 38,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre os exhaust mounting corroded & broken off near diff

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,064 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,825 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 31,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 25,278 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,935 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,156 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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MT55 CLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 MT55 CLN, 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 MT55 CLN registered?

MT55 CLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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