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ST55 EVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,716 mi
Last recorded36,716 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 EVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 36,716 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 36,711 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 36,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 36,629 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,465 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 36,435 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,784 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 15 Oct 2012 24,696 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 14 Oct 2011 20,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,146 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 17,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,881 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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ST55 EVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ST55 EVL, 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 ST55 EVL registered?

ST55 EVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is ST55 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 EVL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST55 EVL have outstanding finance?

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