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X999 COV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX999 COV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 127,297 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 125,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 124,064 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 124,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 120,762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,448 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking through cover's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 117,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear section of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking through cover's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 113,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rear mountings snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,012 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 96,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes have had rust painted over (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,832 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre has sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,217 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,957 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 66,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,776 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 53,773 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,199 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,854 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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X999 COV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X999 COV, 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 X999 COV registered?

X999 COV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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