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CX05 UON

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,012 mi
Last recorded66,012 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,012 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corrosion to all rear exhaust mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 66,007 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre hangers corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lense cloudy but not adversely effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lense cloudy but not adversely effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 60,903 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective o/s (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2020 60,346 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,984 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 58,979 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some tarnishing of headlamp lenses

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 56,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,896 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,069 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,282 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,105 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,233 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 38,270 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,359 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,225 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,745 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,846 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 22,793 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,772 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 UON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CX05 UON, 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 CX05 UON registered?

CX05 UON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is CX05 UON safe to buy?

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