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EX05 CXV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,134 mi
Last recorded101,134 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 CXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,134 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 101,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 95,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,859 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,350 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 93,350 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 93,347 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Section Going Under Covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General Corrosion All Over Rear Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Main Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,322 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 90,322 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,088 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging Over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 85,088 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging Over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Nick in Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Caution Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 84,855 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,080 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,897 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,066 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 38,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,174 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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EX05 CXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EX05 CXV, 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 EX05 CXV registered?

EX05 CXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 CXV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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