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PN55 BRX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,661 mi
Last recorded125,661 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 125,661 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear of car ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2025 123,024 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 121,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 121,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES FROM FRONT TO BOTH REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 113,659 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES FROM FRONT TO BOTH REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,871 miles

Central Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 107,871 miles

Central Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 103,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,733 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 102,733 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2017 95,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 86,423 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,996 miles

Windscreen has damage behind centre mirror, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,849 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,607 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,607 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,714 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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PN55 BRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PN55 BRX, 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 PN55 BRX registered?

PN55 BRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is PN55 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 BRX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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