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MX55 ULT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,070 mi
Last recorded82,070 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 ULT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 82,070 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 78,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 2 Mar 2021 68,447 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 64,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts on 3mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,480 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,500 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 57,500 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,250 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 52,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,190 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,409 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 30,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,364 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,993 miles

nsf tyre starting to crack inner sidewall but not showing cords

nsr tyre on 2mm tread limit 1.6 mm

Fail 23 Feb 2009 9,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,884 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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MX55 ULT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MX55 ULT, 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 MX55 ULT registered?

MX55 ULT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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