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VU55 AON

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,935 mi
Last recorded82,935 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 82,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 81,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,111 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. Windscreen chip, contained within 40 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. Windscreen chip, contained within 10 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2007. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 79,111 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. Windscreen chip, contained within 40 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. Windscreen chip, contained within 10 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2007. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,719 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. Windscreen chip, contained within 40 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2007. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mid-section to rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. Windscreen chip, contained within 10 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mid-section to rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 76,719 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. Windscreen chip, contained within 40 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2007. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mid-section to rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. Windscreen chip, contained within 10 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mid-section to rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front, offside, lower suspension arm (rear). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, windscreen chip, contained within 10 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. Secure at time of test. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 73,913 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, windscreen chip, contained within 10 mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. Secure at time of test. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,891 miles

Central Front Small chip in windscreen, less than 10mm in size at time of test.

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,862 miles

front lower arm bushes slight splitting

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2018 67,838 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front lower arm bushes slight splitting

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,682 miles

offside front rear lower arm ball joint slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,814 miles

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

rear exhaust brackets corroded still supporting system

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust brackets corroded still supporting system

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,487 miles

both rear exhaust brakets corroded but still surpporting exhaust

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear inner brake pads

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,435 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,961 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,729 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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VU55 AON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc 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 VU55 AON, 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 VU55 AON registered?

VU55 AON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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