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DE55 XTM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,724 mi
Last recorded122,724 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 121,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi & main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 112,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at join at subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front rear-bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 103,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 103,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 94,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,864 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,270 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,705 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,554 miles

front brake pads low and brake discs worn

offside and nearside front tyres bald on edges and very close to legal limit

offside and nearside rear tyres just on legal limit

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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DE55 XTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE55 XTM, 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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DE55 XTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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