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VX55 SMO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,635 mi
Last recorded120,635 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 120,635 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 120,635 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 117,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 117,590 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 115,247 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam of catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads also worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2024 115,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm, also slight play detected at ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam of catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads also worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2023 111,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 110,683 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 104,891 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 95,564 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 91,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 88,230 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,537 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 84,537 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 65,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,576 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,658 miles

Engine & Under Engine Covers Fitted--Limited View

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge--With Slight Wall Damage

O/S/F Tyre Perishing & Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 6 May 2010 16,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,046 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,266 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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VX55 SMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX55 SMO, 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 VX55 SMO registered?

VX55 SMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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