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HX05 XSM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,164 mi
Last recorded45,164 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 45,164 miles

Brake pads wearing all round

Limited reserve handbrake travel

225/40 x 18 Front 245/35 x 18 Rear

Fail 29 May 2012 45,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

225/40 x 18 Front 245/35 x 18 Rear

Brake pads wearing all round

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Pass 25 May 2011 42,423 miles

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

sill covers, undertray & floorpan covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 24 May 2011 42,415 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

sill covers, undertray & floorpan covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 27 May 2010 40,349 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,525 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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HX05 XSM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX05 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

HX05 XSM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is HX05 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 XSM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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