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V55 TEH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,178 mi
Last recorded82,178 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 TEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 82,178 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 75,692 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 75,962 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated overheated and breaking up (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake discs has overheated severely

Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,622 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated disintegrating due to heat penetration from binding brake (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake disc has severely overheated due to binding brake

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,749 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 66,749 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,168 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 4 Jul 2019 61,168 miles

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

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 11 Jul 2018 59,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's are worn/ pitting but not excessively so it affects operation. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Colour faded but not showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Fog light not functioning but 50% of rear fog still operational. (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still prevents excessive ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has slight play but does not result in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Colour faded but not showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,650 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,650 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,639 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,639 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,876 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,696 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,954 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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V55 TEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V55 TEH, 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 TEH registered?

V55 TEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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