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SN55 OMV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,962 mi
Last recorded49,962 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 49,962 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner rubber bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi and at join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner rubber bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi and at join with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,734 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 47,734 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 46,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 43,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing inner & outer

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes to flexi hose rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,319 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 36,962 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 36,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyre incorrect fitment

some corrosion on both front brake pipes

some corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,816 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,093 miles

small chunks on both rear tyres not to the cord,245/35zr18y and on 3mm centre tread.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,029 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,401 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,487 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 17,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OMV, 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 SN55 OMV registered?

SN55 OMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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