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X40 ALJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,723 mi
Last recorded98,723 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 ALJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 98,723 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,922 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 97,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,266 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 96,266 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,494 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 95,492 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,586 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,528 miles

middle exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 92,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

middle exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jul 2015 89,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 87,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,265 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,265 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,161 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,669 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 44,666 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,272 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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X40 ALJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X40 ALJ, 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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X40 ALJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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