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SXI 5586

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,235 mi
Last recorded123,235 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 5586
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,235 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 119,786 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 117,745 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,891 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,316 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 114,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 106,179 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 106,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 102,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 91,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,474 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 76,474 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,908 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 48,908 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 Aug 2011 36,252 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2011 36,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,821 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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,508 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SXI 5586 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 SXI 5586, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SXI 5586 registered?

SXI 5586 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is SXI 5586 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXI 5586 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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