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XBZ 575

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,417 mi
Last recorded21,417 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 575
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 21,417 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 20,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 19,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 19,352 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 17,468 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 16,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 15,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,926 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 11,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,794 miles

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 5 Mar 2013 10,794 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 7,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 6,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 5,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,425 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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XBZ 575 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XBZ 575, 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 XBZ 575 registered?

XBZ 575 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is XBZ 575 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBZ 575 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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