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SK55 SKO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 SKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 123,061 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 123,059 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 120,357 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 116,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 111,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 106,910 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 99,101 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 99,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,566 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,568 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 96,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,360 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,575 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,405 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracking in tread & nail in tread n/side rear

cracking in tread o/side rear

Fail 8 Jul 2013 81,399 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

cracking in tread & nail in tread n/side rear

cracking in tread o/side rear

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket deteriorated

fuil pip rusty

n/side rear hand slightly lazy

n/side rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded & worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,080 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded & worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,516 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 1 Sep 2009 41,789 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SK55 SKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK55 SKO, 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 SK55 SKO registered?

SK55 SKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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