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EX55 XGD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,747 mi
Last recorded65,747 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 65,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of light cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of light cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both n/s and o/s front head light slight diss-colouring.

Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,220 miles

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

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect testable items.

Pass 4 Sep 2024 64,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears showing signs of very light corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner close to 1.6mm and signs of heavy cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect testable items.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,205 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to 1.6 mm.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to 1.6mm and signs of heavy cracking.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect testable items.

very slight free play both n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 63,799 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to 1.6 mm.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to 1.6mm and signs of heavy cracking.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

very slight free play both n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,948 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to 1.6 mm.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and signs of heavy cracking.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

very slight free play both n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,468 miles

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm.

o/s/f tyre signs of cracking/perished.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,727 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play both n/s and o/s front wheel bearings.

various rear brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre age cracked

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,173 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,547 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,693 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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EX55 XGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EX55 XGD, 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 EX55 XGD registered?

EX55 XGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 XGD safe to buy?

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