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MA05 XRF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,489 mi
Last recorded179,489 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 179,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 178,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 177,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 175,927 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 174,272 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 172,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 171,455 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 165,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 160,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 152,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 148,109 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 144,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 140,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp beams slightly dull

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Fail 18 Jun 2014 140,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp beams slightly dull

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Pass 13 May 2013 122,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts on rim protecter off side rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2013 122,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts on rim protecter off side rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 105,209 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2012 105,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 81,134 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,891 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,151 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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MA05 XRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MA05 XRF, 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 MA05 XRF registered?

MA05 XRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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