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BK05 XHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,071 mi
Last recorded74,071 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 70,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,499 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 65,379 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,028 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 60,018 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 56,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 56,127 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,528 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 50,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 50,395 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 47,592 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 45,330 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 41,782 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 May 2013 35,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,345 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,448 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,809 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 14,788 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but does not go down to the cords which does not warrant a fail

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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BK05 XHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BK05 XHG, 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 BK05 XHG registered?

BK05 XHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is BK05 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 XHG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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