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OXT 1

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,963 mi
Last recorded58,963 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXT 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted .. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted .. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,299 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2nd yr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged 2nd yr

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,386 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 53,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,502 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,773 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,968 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,888 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 32,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,449 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2012 44,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,398 miles

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

nearside front mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,253 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,806 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 39,806 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,830 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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OXT 1 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 OXT 1, 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 OXT 1 registered?

OXT 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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