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PK55 CDE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,902 mi
Last recorded129,902 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 129,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement for most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement for most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 18 Aug 2025 125,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement for most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement for most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 125,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement for most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement for most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 118,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 110,409 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering slightly rough when turns (2.1.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing need wheel alignment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,984 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 101,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 97,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 93,787 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 91,947 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side and off side (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,377 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,087 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 60,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre feathering on inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,738 miles

o/s/r outer pad to approx 4mm.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,388 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,034 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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PK55 CDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PK55 CDE, 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 PK55 CDE registered?

PK55 CDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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