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W55 TJB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,037 mi
Last recorded49,037 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 TJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 49,037 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 48,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 46,795 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 45,452 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 44,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 42,519 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,415 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 40,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,601 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,844 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 20 May 2016 35,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,857 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,221 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,685 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,864 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,695 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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W55 TJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W55 TJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W55 TJB registered?

W55 TJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is W55 TJB safe to buy?

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