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PL05 XON

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,512 mi
Last recorded94,512 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 94,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,582 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 88,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,942 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 81,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,962 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drivers seat belt not routed correctly

Fail 19 Jun 2020 74,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened os lower tie bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drivers seat belt not routed through seat correctly

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,867 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded clean AND GREASE ALL BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES WHILE STILL GOOD (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners are getting ready strip check brakes next service (3.5.1g)

sills floor chassi req wax oil grease while good

Fail 13 Jul 2016 42,378 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

engine warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,834 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 17,334 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,199 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,414 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 XON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PL05 XON, 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 XON registered?

PL05 XON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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