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OV55 MGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,691 mi
Last recorded52,691 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 52,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 43,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,831 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,144 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 30,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,705 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,046 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 29,554 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 28,976 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 28,323 miles

i)Slight play in both front wheel bearings.ii)Nail in near side rear tyre centre.iii)Near side rear indicator slightly discoloured.iv)Drivers headlamp beam aim control reset.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 10,778 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking to side walls

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,194 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 19,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,697 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 MGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MGU, 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 OV55 MGU registered?

OV55 MGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is OV55 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 MGU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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