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X888 DCS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,874 mi
Last recorded80,874 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX888 DCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 80,874 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 x 45 x 17.. worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 x 45 x 17 .. worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights slightly opaque

vehicle has corrosion on all underside components

Fail 13 May 2026 80,871 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket adrift exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded

vehicle has corrosion on all underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2023 77,777 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 77,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feeds to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,572 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 66,572 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 66,464 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and cracking...225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,493 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 46,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 46,075 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 37,105 miles

Front both front tyres offside/nearside inner treads worn low tyres to bald mishaped

body under plastic covers fitted not able to fully check items underneath

Fail 24 May 2018 37,105 miles

Front both front tyres offside/nearside inner treads worn low tyres to bald mishaped

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both offside/nearside showing white (4.4.3 (a))

body under plastic covers fitted not able to fully check items underneath

Pass 22 May 2017 29,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 28,891 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,778 miles

both headlamps have no kick up pattern to the nearside

Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,765 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlamp aims have no kick up

Fail 24 Jan 2014 27,765 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlamp aims have no kick up

nearside front tyre has a cut, cords not exposed

Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2012 19,735 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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X888 DCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X888 DCS, 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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X888 DCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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