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V11 SXB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,109 mi
Last recorded58,109 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 SXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 58,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 38,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,355 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 38,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 37,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,353 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 35,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,524 miles

engine management light on

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,757 miles

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

offside rear tyre unrepairable punture

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,204 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 23,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,336 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 21,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

nearside rear tyre has cut

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,867 miles

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking on thread

o/s/f tyre cracking on thread

Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small cracks on both front tyres due to(age)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 15,291 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small cracks on both front tyres due to(age)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,871 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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V11 SXB 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 70%.

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 V11 SXB, 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 V11 SXB registered?

V11 SXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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