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MT55 XOX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,494 mi
Last recorded65,494 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 65,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 65,136 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 61,534 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 61,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm inner bush adrift from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 57,956 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))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,386 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))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 54,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,838 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 53,838 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,688 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,236 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 40,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 30,643 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 25,442 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 22,160 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 22,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 8 Feb 2013 19,041 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,818 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 17,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 15,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,257 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 XOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOX, 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 MT55 XOX registered?

MT55 XOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is MT55 XOX safe to buy?

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