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EA05 MXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,644 mi
Last recorded80,644 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 80,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,068 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,898 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,134 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 74,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 74,458 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog light out

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,265 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,842 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,441 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,326 miles

Exhaust system rusted.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Under tray's fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,793 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 5,147 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,035 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,782 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,916 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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EA05 MXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EA05 MXL, 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 EA05 MXL registered?

EA05 MXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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