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K9 XAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 XAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 99,135 miles

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

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2025 94,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,718 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,690 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 86,640 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,488 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,111 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 84,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,603 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 79,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,607 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,775 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,593 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,326 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 45,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,713 miles

SRS light on. Seat belt warning light on.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,219 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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K9 XAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K9 XAY, 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 K9 XAY registered?

K9 XAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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