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OV55 KWC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,488 mi
Last recorded54,488 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 54,488 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 48,890 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 48,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 44,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2024 44,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 38,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 31,425 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 31,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 22,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 19,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 18,289 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 18,289 miles

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,028 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,835 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,433 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge scrubbed out

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

n/b o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 13,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 12,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 9,977 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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OV55 KWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 OV55 KWC, 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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OV55 KWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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