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X16 AUL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,283 mi
Last recorded60,283 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 60,283 miles

front springs corroded

n/s/r indicator shows some white light

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 58,606 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

play n/s/f ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

play both inner rack joints

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

windscreen damage

Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,890 miles

n/s/r indicator displays some white light

rear exhaust hanger corroded

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

small oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2022 47,890 miles

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

n/s/r indicator displays some white light

rear exhaust hanger corroded

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

small oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,307 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,639 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 39,639 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,501 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,866 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,343 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 24,343 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,724 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 14,622 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,151 miles

n/s front track control arm dust cover boot been repaired

Pass 23 Apr 2013 10,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,608 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 4,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 3,794 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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X16 AUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 X16 AUL, 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 X16 AUL registered?

X16 AUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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