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PS55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,271 mi
Last recorded81,271 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,271 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 78,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,548 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 76,547 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,314 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,060 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 65,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,932 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,023 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,159 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,651 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 21,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,853 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 15,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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PS55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc 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 PS55 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 PS55 SLK registered?

PS55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is PS55 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS55 SLK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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