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PM55 MEG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,313 mi
Last recorded67,313 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

RegistrationPM55 MEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 67,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 67,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,279 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 64,976 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,080 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,674 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items

Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,680 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Fail 11 Sep 2017 37,543 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,739 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 29,317 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 4 Sep 2013 25,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,715 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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PM55 MEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PM55 MEG, 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 PM55 MEG registered?

PM55 MEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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