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OV05 XTJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,549 mi
Last recorded103,549 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 103,549 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,869 miles

underside corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 98,823 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak on rear (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 95,503 miles

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

vehicle underside , components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,372 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 93,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r above subframe advise further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,481 miles

exhaust support brackets x2 corroded away

Pass 30 Mar 2020 91,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 85,684 miles

Engine oil leak recommend further investigation.

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 79,166 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 71,684 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 64,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 58,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 51,137 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2013 44,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 39,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 32,787 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 27,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,769 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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OV05 XTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV05 XTJ, 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 OV05 XTJ registered?

OV05 XTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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