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PM55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,780 mi
Last recorded71,780 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 71,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 70,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 69,340 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 65,461 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 62,181 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,280 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,875 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 53,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 51,143 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,243 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 43,804 miles

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 41,343 miles

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2011 41,319 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,793 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 36,722 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,133 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 30,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,103 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 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

PM55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is PM55 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM55 SLK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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