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V55 APP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,419 mi
Last recorded130,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 APP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 130,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lip on front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,088 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lip on front brake discs

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

oil leak on nearside rear drive shaft seal

Pass 13 Apr 2016 120,799 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,779 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 113,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 113,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 94,812 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s r brake discs

n/sf and o/s/f brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 66,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 48,651 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,957 miles

near side front fog lamp damaged

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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V55 APP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V55 APP, 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 V55 APP registered?

V55 APP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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