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PL05 XKO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,142 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,487 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,408 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,774 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,242 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,241 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,074 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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PL05 XKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PL05 XKO, 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 PL05 XKO registered?

PL05 XKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is PL05 XKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 XKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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