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OU05 XAT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,721 mi
Last recorded35,721 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,721 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 34,432 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 34,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 34,383 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 34,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,236 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 34,167 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 34,088 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 33,755 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,389 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,109 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,459 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,804 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,643 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,438 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,928 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,842 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,129 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 16,129 miles

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

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

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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OU05 XAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OU05 XAT, 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 OU05 XAT registered?

OU05 XAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is OU05 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 XAT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU05 XAT have outstanding finance?

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