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VX55 TZM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

146,868 mi
Last recorded146,868 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 146,868 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 146,364 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 145,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting broken

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 145,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexy hose connection (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting broken

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 143,401 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 140,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 135,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 130,333 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 125,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,503 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 14 Oct 2016 99,752 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,266 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,118 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)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2010 51,664 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

rear tyres tread low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,644 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside front and offside rear tyres sidewalls cut

outer sills covered

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,137 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 TZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

VX55 TZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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