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BJ55 XWR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,675 mi
Last recorded80,675 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 80,675 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 80,643 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pipe is touching /rubbing body and other pipes

Offside Rear brake pipe touching/rubbing on body/other pipes

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides corroded and detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,100 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe touching/rubbing body/wiring/pipes

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Both exhaust mounts corroded fell off

Offside Rear Brake pipe touching/rubbing body/wiring/pipes

Fail 5 Oct 2023 77,100 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe touching/rubbing body/wiring/pipes

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Both exhaust mounts corroded fell off

Offside Rear Brake pipe touching/rubbing body/wiring/pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2023 77,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 75,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2022 75,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear axle set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visual check only (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visual check only (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 70,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear axle set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visual check only (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visual check only (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and scraped (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,932 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 58,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 contipremiumcontact 2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 52,758 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 contipremiumcontact 2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,801 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,689 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 40,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,522 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 37,522 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,786 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,404 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas

Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,452 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,094 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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BJ55 XWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ55 XWR, 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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BJ55 XWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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