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V5 OXO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,097 mi
Last recorded60,097 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 OXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 60,097 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 59,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 59,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,321 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,229 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,635 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 50,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,523 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,867 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,800 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns rear ,advise replacement (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in ns rear tyre and tyre worn close to limit

os rear tyre worn to limit ,advise replacement

Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,198 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 8 Nov 2010 21,522 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 21,522 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,509 miles

Uneven tyres wear on front

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,383 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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V5 OXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V5 OXO, 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 V5 OXO registered?

V5 OXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is V5 OXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 OXO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V5 OXO have outstanding finance?

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