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FX05 OHT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,343 mi
Last recorded49,343 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 49,343 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/40R18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides are marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 48,203 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower front x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 48,203 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid is aging

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower front x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 47,299 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,945 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,438 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 43,438 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,183 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 37,435 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 32,629 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 32,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 32,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 31,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 31,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 29,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,602 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,142 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,147 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 37,033 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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FX05 OHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FX05 OHT, 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 FX05 OHT registered?

FX05 OHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is FX05 OHT safe to buy?

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