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OH55 SUE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOH55 SUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 86,324 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,535 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,352 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 84,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,070 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 83,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 83,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 83,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,807 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 83,807 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,980 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 82,979 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,948 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 74,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,737 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,402 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,351 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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OH55 SUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OH55 SUE, 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 OH55 SUE registered?

OH55 SUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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