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X555 CLD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,777 mi
Last recorded59,777 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 CLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 59,777 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 59,752 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 57,286 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 54,185 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 54,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TIE BAR FRONT BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TIE BAR FRONT BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST MOUNTAIN CORRODED AND MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY DISTORTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,929 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 44,997 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 40,472 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 40,434 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/osr/nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 39,879 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,461 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 38,370 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,118 miles

both rear tyres worn low (2mm)

nearside front tyre worn edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,015 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,027 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 21,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,344 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 18,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,788 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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X555 CLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X555 CLD, 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 X555 CLD registered?

X555 CLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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