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X77 SOM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,609 mi
Last recorded149,609 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX77 SOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 149,609 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (pipes above differential corroded) marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 147,760 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,952 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 101,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush deboned and rubbing on sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,477 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 97,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,700 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,316 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,092 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 73,706 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Centre exhaust pipe support brackets weakened by corrosion

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 7 May 2014 68,706 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2013 61,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 61,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,216 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,055 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,527 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,465 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,848 miles

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

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

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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X77 SOM 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 X77 SOM, 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 X77 SOM registered?

X77 SOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is X77 SOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X77 SOM 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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