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OU55 KXW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,701 mi
Last recorded96,701 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 KXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension components light corrosion some area's undersealed applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 96,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension components light corrosion some area's undersealed applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,103 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 95,103 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,185 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 93,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 91,230 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,039 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,702 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear exhaust mount corroded off but still supported

Rear exhaust stabiliser bar corroded off but still supports

engine management light on

Fail 19 Jan 2018 84,702 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear exhaust mount corroded off but still supported

Rear exhaust stabiliser bar corroded off but still supports

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,989 miles

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Offside exhaust support corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 79,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Offside exhaust support corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,761 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 75,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,818 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,903 miles

front tyres sidewall cuts

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,235 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,207 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,188 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,117 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,187 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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OU55 KXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU55 KXW, 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 OU55 KXW registered?

OU55 KXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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The MOT history for OU55 KXW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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