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TB55 APB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,269 mi
Last recorded121,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB55 APB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 121,269 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under body covered

Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 120,072 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 114,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 110,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,033 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 99,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 95,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,689 miles

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

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

rear subframe has welded repairs

Fail 14 Nov 2017 91,686 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened track arm mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,391 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,391 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 69,219 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,204 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,265 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,832 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,459 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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TB55 APB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TB55 APB, 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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TB55 APB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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