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SS05 OOS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,446 mi
Last recorded52,446 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 OOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 52,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,422 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 48,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,696 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 44,698 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 44,698 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH PLATES LIKELY TO BE MISREAD. (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,968 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 41,968 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH PLATES (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,656 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,419 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,585 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,246 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,992 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,883 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,986 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,944 miles

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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SS05 OOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SS05 OOS, 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 SS05 OOS registered?

SS05 OOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SS05 OOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS05 OOS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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