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OU55 XLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 74,970 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked/perished bit not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 73,688 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts lower arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,212 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,110 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 70,105 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,370 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 65,370 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,179 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW THIS IS A VISUAL CHECK ONLY.

Pass 12 May 2014 39,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,823 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,280 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 36,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,714 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,434 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,535 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,231 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 59,335 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

OU55 XLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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