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OU55 XKP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,232 mi
Last recorded119,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 119,232 miles

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

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted.

Fail 3 Jun 2026 119,232 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light now works and codes deleted only. if light comes back on further investigation would be needed (8.2.1.2 (h))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted.

Fail 29 May 2026 119,222 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted.

Pass 13 May 2025 116,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 115,319 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2024 115,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 114,442 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 112,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2020 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 91w Pirelli Cinturato (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,994 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,534 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 101,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 94,294 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2015 89,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 65,772 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 49,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,167 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 XKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU55 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

OU55 XKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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