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VU55 AZD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,800 mi
Last recorded155,800 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 155,800 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 152,441 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 152,441 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 148,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and fuel pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 148,653 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 142,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 135,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 129,671 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 123,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 121,543 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 115,524 miles

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

offside front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 99,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,960 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 AZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU55 AZD, 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 AZD registered?

VU55 AZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is VU55 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 AZD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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