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OE05 KXA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,115 mi
Last recorded82,115 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 KXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,954 miles

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2025 81,954 miles

Exhaust joints in poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 79,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 79,790 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 76,926 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 76,926 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,895 miles

Front lower arm suspension bushes perished but no movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 75,882 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,778 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,075 miles

damage to lower front bumper

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,260 miles

front tyres wearing low on shoulders

Fail 20 Oct 2017 65,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver spare fitted (4.1.A.1a)

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

front tyres wearing low on shoulders

Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,047 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 21 Jun 2013 37,047 miles

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

Front number plate starting to deteriate

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,995 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 26,995 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,928 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,865 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,893 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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OE05 KXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OE05 KXA, 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 OE05 KXA registered?

OE05 KXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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