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X70 LEN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 LEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 88,484 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 88,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,269 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 82,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 77,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hanging brackets of exhaust 'y' section corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 70,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower cross arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hanging brackets of exhaust 'y' section corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,704 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in off side front bottom arm

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,277 miles

Alternator noisey

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust system hangers corroded and support bracket missing

Small engine oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,265 miles

Exhaust hangers on middle section starting to corrode

Power steering pump noisey

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,602 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,253 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,582 miles

low effort on nearside park brake

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,098 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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X70 LEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 X70 LEN, 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 X70 LEN registered?

X70 LEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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