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MT54 XWX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,839 mi
Last recorded114,839 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 XWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 114,839 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,219 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 112,129 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 107,054 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))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 106,996 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,265 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 101,818 miles

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

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

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Fail 29 Nov 2016 101,818 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

check tracking to front wheels

Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,123 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,649 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,240 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,285 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 64,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,451 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,098 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,956 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,033 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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MT54 XWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT54 XWX, 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 MT54 XWX registered?

MT54 XWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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