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MV55 KXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,150 mi
Last recorded107,150 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 107,150 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 107,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 106,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front cross stability arm rusted and broken

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 102,410 miles

Manufactures under body covers fitted, restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (Been driven flat) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front and rear arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 102,410 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS and OS (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Manufactures under body covers fitted, restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (Been driven flat) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front and rear arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 102,397 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working only work with headlights on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front undertray loose

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

covers fitted to rear suspension arms cannot check

rear subframe covered in underseal

undertrays fitted limited access

Pass 25 Jan 2024 98,125 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NS and OS Headlamp images deteriorated

NSR and OSR suspension arm covers fitted unable to check

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some front and rear underside suspension braking and steering components corroded

Undertrays fitted unable to check

Fail 25 Jan 2024 98,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deteriorated 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NS and OS Headlamp images deteriorated

NSR and OSR suspension arm covers fitted unable to check

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some front and rear underside suspension braking and steering components corroded

Undertrays fitted unable to check

Fail 19 Jan 2024 98,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification subframe welded pressed metal type (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 93,478 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,212 miles

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

Front wiper blades

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,313 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 82,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

boot lid struts slightly weak

exhaust support bracket broken away from exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,845 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount brackets broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 79,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mount brackets broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,215 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 79,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,538 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,620 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,606 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 66,037 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,760 miles

permissible wear in offside front steering

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,828 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rears and offside front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,956 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 38,954 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Centre Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 30,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,578 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,630 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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MV55 KXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MV55 KXJ, 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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MV55 KXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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