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T55 RCC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 RCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 121,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 120,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 119,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 118,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 117,369 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 115,246 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 113,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 112,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 112,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 89,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,652 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,581 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,239 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,239 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 24,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,012 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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T55 RCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T55 RCC, 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 RCC registered?

T55 RCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is T55 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 RCC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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