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T55 ARD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,181 mi
Last recorded46,181 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 ARD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 46,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 46,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 17 budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,229 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 43,748 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 43,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 42,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 41,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,959 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 39,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,621 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 39,606 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,973 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 38,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 37,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,588 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,524 miles

Cut on outside of nearside front tyre.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Very small bulge on inside of nearside front tyre.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,443 miles

Nearside front tyre has v, small bulge on inside wall and cut in kerbing edge on outer wall.

Offside front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,507 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)

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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T55 ARD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T55 ARD, 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 T55 ARD registered?

T55 ARD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is T55 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 ARD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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