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V6 XMK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,179 mi
Last recorded150,179 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 XMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 150,179 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy knocking noise from nearside front. front suspension arm front very soft. Requires replacement asap.

underside waxoyled

Fail 1 Jul 2025 149,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm. aAnd front bush very soft and knocking. Recommend replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside waxoyled

Pass 19 Jul 2024 148,953 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front lower suspension arms front bushes worn (recommend replace. Knocking noise

Fail 11 Jul 2024 148,929 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nearly worn to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 146,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 141,843 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 141,843 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 132,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just meets required performance

Pass 27 Feb 2018 122,008 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 115,805 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light stopping on

Fail 14 Feb 2017 115,804 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine light stopping on

Pass 9 Feb 2016 109,510 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 109,509 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,752 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 95,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,901 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,630 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,742 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS, INNER FACES OF THE DISCS ARE WEARING SLIGHTLY UN-EVENLY ON THE FACES AND ARE LIPPED SLIGHTLY

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE WEARING LOW .

SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS FROM THE REAR OF THE ENGINE AREA

Pass 16 Jan 2010 54,462 miles

ADVISE. BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER TREAD AREAS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW, UN-EVEN TYRE WEAR STARTING ON BOTH FRONT TYRES. ADVISE A WHEEL ALINEMENT CHECK,

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE SLIGHTLY LIPPED AND LIGHTLY SCORED ON INNER FACES

STRONG ADVISE. OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE

Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,921 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 40,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,044 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 XMK 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 69.6%.

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 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 V6 XMK, 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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V6 XMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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