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S555 DHB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,916 mi
Last recorded113,916 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 DHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 113,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 112,160 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 112,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 111,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,847 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 109,847 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,375 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust brackets just by diff broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 105,866 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 103,871 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 103,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,478 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,634 miles

Nearside headlamp lens discolouring

Offside headlamp lens discolouring

Fail 29 Aug 2017 92,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp lens discolouring

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp lens discolouring

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,450 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,145 miles

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2011 59,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,557 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,492 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,786 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 32,785 miles

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

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

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)

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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S555 DHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S555 DHB, 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 S555 DHB registered?

S555 DHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for S555 DHB shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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