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PE55 TVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,041 mi
Last recorded65,041 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 TVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 65,041 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2025 62,666 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2024 59,930 miles

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

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

some surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2024 59,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

some surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,800 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 59,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,691 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 59,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/SIDE FRONT BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED.

VEHICLE NOW STARTING TO CORRODE AROUND REAR SUSPENSION AREA.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,998 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 58,998 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 58,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi-hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi-hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to crack

oil leak from transmission

oil level low

Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,619 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front undertray fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

engine oil level low

front lower arm bushes slightly split/worn

o/s/r exhaust mount broken

vehicle pulls to the right

Fail 2 Dec 2015 44,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front undertray fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

engine oil level low

front lower arm bushes slightly split/worn

o/s/r exhaust mount broken

vehicle pulls to the right

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,867 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,249 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,212 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)

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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PE55 TVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE55 TVL, 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 PE55 TVL registered?

PE55 TVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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