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SM55 AKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,898 mi
Last recorded39,898 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2026 39,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 39,501 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 39,116 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,804 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 38,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 35,924 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,776 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Jul 2018 31,480 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 31,477 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 29,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,249 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have slight cuts at outer walls

offside and nearside front yres cracking at tread

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking at tread

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight cuts at outer wall

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,920 miles

offside and nearside front tyres cracking at tread

offside and nearside front tyres have slight cuts at outer walls

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking at tread

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight cuts at outer walls

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,529 miles

offside and nearside front tyres cracking at tread

offside and nearside front tyres have slight cuts at outer wall

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking at tread

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight cuts at outer walls

Pass 29 Aug 2011 15,678 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut

offside and nearside front tyres cracking at tread.

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking at tread.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,019 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on outer wall.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,427 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cut.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,034 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cut.

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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SM55 AKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SM55 AKJ, 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 SM55 AKJ registered?

SM55 AKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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