MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside of sub-frame by trailing arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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SO55 OBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?
SO55 OBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 November 2005.
Is SO55 OBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SO55 OBE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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