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SN55 EXO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,764 mi
Last recorded73,764 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 EXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,764 miles

BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating

BOTH rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Offside Front track rod end covered in grease!!

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

corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components

rear exhaust mount brackets broken from exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,934 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2024 72,924 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2023 70,825 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 70,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,451 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 68,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,839 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,214 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 49,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,808 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 49,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 R 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 R 17 (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,455 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 27,172 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 26,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2013 26,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,730 miles

front brake discs pitted

nsf tyre sidewall damage

osf tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,315 miles

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

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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SN55 EXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SN55 EXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN55 EXO?

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What year was SN55 EXO registered?

SN55 EXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is SN55 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 EXO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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