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OU55 XMR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,192 mi
Last recorded114,192 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 114,192 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 112,265 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 112,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear sections loose at clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,867 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 100,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,105 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,595 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,779 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,321 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded(over axle)

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel-bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers smear.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,969 miles

front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,571 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,571 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,984 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Fail 27 Aug 2010 45,981 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,811 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 XMR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

OU55 XMR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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