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CX05 UNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,563 mi
Last recorded25,563 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 UNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 25,563 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 25,215 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 24,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 24,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 24,241 miles

Front O/S Tyre Sidewall Perishing / Rear Tyres Perishing / Low Tread

Fail 29 Sep 2023 24,241 miles

Front O/S Tyre Sidewall Perishing / Rear Tyres Perishing / Low Tread

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 23,706 miles

Rear Tyres Getting Low On Tread 2.9mm

Pass 20 Sep 2021 23,069 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 22,498 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 22,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 21,946 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 20,856 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,035 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,585 miles

F/n/s tyre perished

R/n/s tyre perished

Fail 7 Sep 2015 18,572 miles

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

F/n/s tyre perished

R/n/s tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,135 miles

f/o/s lower suspension arm dust cover perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,733 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,685 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,702 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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CX05 UNJ 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 82.6%.

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 CX05 UNJ, 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 CX05 UNJ registered?

CX05 UNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CX05 UNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 UNJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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