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OU05 XDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,880 mi
Last recorded101,880 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 101,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,588 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 96,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 96,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,575 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,271 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 93,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,451 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 90,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 88,251 miles

Oil leak ()

front to rear brake pipe corroded slight

Pass 28 May 2016 86,297 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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Pass 27 May 2015 76,374 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)

Fail 27 May 2014 71,211 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 71,211 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,695 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 53,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2010 44,263 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,959 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 31,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2008 30,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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 XDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OU05 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

OU05 XDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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