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SO55 AOW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,738 mi
Last recorded88,738 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 AOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 88,738 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,886 miles

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,037 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 46,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,702 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,706 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,706 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (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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SO55 AOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO55 AOW, 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 SO55 AOW registered?

SO55 AOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is SO55 AOW safe to buy?

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