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TV55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,232 mi
Last recorded72,232 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTV55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,232 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 69,959 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 69,910 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 67,263 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 66,550 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 65,842 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,392 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,972 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 62,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 59,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rears (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2016 55,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 53,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 49,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,397 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,023 miles

advise both rear tyres wear close to wearing indicators in centers

Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres wear close to wearing indicators in centers

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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TV55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TV55 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.

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What year was TV55 SLK registered?

TV55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is TV55 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for TV55 SLK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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