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X8 VRP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,018 mi
Last recorded70,018 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 VRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 63,966 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 51,039 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight Red oil leak from auto gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2021 49,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp damaged. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 47,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 46,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 42,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all tyres cracking.

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,067 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 32,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,235 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,630 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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X8 VRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X8 VRP, 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 X8 VRP registered?

X8 VRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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