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EO05 XMS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,849 mi
Last recorded150,849 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 150,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides on all front and rear facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 143,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chassis struts corroded BOTH

Pass 24 May 2021 138,980 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 May 2021 138,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 135,746 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2020 135,746 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 132,980 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 132,980 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,537 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 111,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 105,644 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,228 miles

front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,173 miles

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

pad light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,648 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,460 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,699 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,248 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 76,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,976 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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EO05 XMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EO05 XMS, 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 EO05 XMS registered?

EO05 XMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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