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X4 DBM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,383 mi
Last recorded69,383 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 DBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 69,383 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 69,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 67,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 64,821 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 64,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 64,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,280 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 61,464 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,783 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 51,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,662 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,175 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,726 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 5 Nov 2014 34,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,301 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 18,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 10,896 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 10,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 6,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 3,169 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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X4 DBM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X4 DBM, 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 X4 DBM registered?

X4 DBM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is X4 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X4 DBM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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