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X55 AMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,485 mi
Last recorded88,485 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 88,485 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,407 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 88,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,071 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 86,714 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated but pads ok

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,278 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,161 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,812 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,961 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,752 miles

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

some wear in front discs

Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

some wear in front discs

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,825 miles

1.near side rear tyre wearing inner edge.

2.plastic trim covering outer sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,317 miles

1.rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,633 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 29 May 2009 37,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,912 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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X55 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 X55 AMG, 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 X55 AMG registered?

X55 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is X55 AMG safe to buy?

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