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OU54 TWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,009 mi
Last recorded38,009 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 TWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,009 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 37,904 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 37,647 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,380 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 36,971 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 35,833 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 34,266 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 34,266 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2017 33,466 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 31,364 miles

covers trays fitted

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s parking brake efficiency low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,457 miles

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

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

n/b cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 16 May 2013 25,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 25,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 20,972 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 20,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,599 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,247 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,084 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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OU54 TWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OU54 TWZ, 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 OU54 TWZ registered?

OU54 TWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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