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VX05 XEH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,730 mi
Last recorded54,730 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in n/sf top mount

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 53,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 52,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 49,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,820 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 44,205 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,347 miles

high level stop light inop

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,670 miles

high level brake light disconnected

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre mounted additional stop lamp disconnected

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,170 miles

Centre Rear high level stop light inop

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,720 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Thorn in inner shoulder of Nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,059 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)

offside rear torsion bar bent slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,161 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front jacking point missing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,141 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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VX05 XEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VX05 XEH, 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 VX05 XEH registered?

VX05 XEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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