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V6 PXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,403 mi
Last recorded58,403 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 PXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 58,403 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 58,399 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 57,422 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,110 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,710 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,032 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,169 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 52,597 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 52,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,124 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,334 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,030 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 22,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 20,269 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,723 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 22 Dec 2008 14,525 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,247 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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V6 PXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V6 PXG, 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

How do I check the history of V6 PXG?

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What year was V6 PXG registered?

V6 PXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is V6 PXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 PXG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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