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X50 ARH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,618 mi
Last recorded87,618 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 ARH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,618 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,083 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,968 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,035 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 61,412 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,644 miles

Small cut in o/side front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 22 Aug 2018 58,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Small cut in o/side front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,091 miles

Front Brake Discs Showing Wear

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Please Note Front Disc's Lipped And Showing Wear

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,242 miles

front pads getting low & inner vented disc blocked

Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 45,714 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,898 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,066 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,110 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 13,698 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 11,498 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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X50 ARH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X50 ARH, 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 X50 ARH registered?

X50 ARH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 2005.

Is X50 ARH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X50 ARH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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