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OE05 XPB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,516 mi
Last recorded36,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 36,516 miles

Headlamps slightly discoloured

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 31,878 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from automatic gearbox (not excessive) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 26,600 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 26,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 22,088 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 21,253 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 18,436 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,704 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 14,378 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 14,378 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 11,514 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 11,514 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 9,754 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,081 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 8,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,597 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,752 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 5,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 4,576 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 4,576 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 3,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,026 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 XPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 OE05 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

OE05 XPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is OE05 XPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 XPB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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