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HX05 XMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,616 mi
Last recorded88,616 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 88,616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,914 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,851 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,136 miles

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

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

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,032 miles

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 78,099 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2018 74,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 72,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 68,553 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 66,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 63,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,409 miles

Warning on dash for both number plate bulbs and 3rd stoplight - all are working fine

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,821 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,175 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,007 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,139 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)

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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HX05 XMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 HX05 XMJ, 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 HX05 XMJ registered?

HX05 XMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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