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SS05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,482 mi
Last recorded28,482 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 28,482 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 28,139 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 28,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 28,046 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 27,818 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 27,740 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,129 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 27,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,955 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,848 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 24,848 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,970 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 18,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,238 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,616 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 12,613 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,982 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 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SLK, 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

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What year was SS05 SLK registered?

SS05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is SS05 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS05 SLK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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