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DX55 XMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,742 mi
Last recorded42,742 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 XMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 42,742 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 40,644 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 37,140 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 36,777 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 36,721 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 36,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,517 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 36,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,288 miles

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

Parking brake poor.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,288 miles

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

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

Parking brake poor.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,590 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 34,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,669 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass broken.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside door mirror damaged .Not obligatory )

Offside & nearside brake discs worn.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,236 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,600 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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DX55 XMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DX55 XMF, 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 DX55 XMF registered?

DX55 XMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is DX55 XMF safe to buy?

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