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X99 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,529 mi
Last recorded87,529 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 87,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S FRONT TO REAR , AT REAR FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2022 86,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,674 miles

Plastic Undertrays Covering Testable items

Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic Undertrays Covering Testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,647 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 81,647 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,071 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,067 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 66,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 53,943 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 48,555 miles

Rear exhaust hangers corroded and snapped but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,744 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 36,308 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,282 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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X99 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X99 SLK, 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 X99 SLK registered?

X99 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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