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XHJ 545N

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,348 mi
Last recorded122,348 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHJ 545N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,348 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 118,434 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 115,156 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 113,605 miles

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))

vehicle extesively undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2021 113,449 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding and undersealed and greased (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 111,826 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding and undersealed and greased (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 110,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2018 109,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 109,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,601 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension top in engine bay. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,564 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,912 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 84,207 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,083 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust mountings slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,698 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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XHJ 545N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XHJ 545N, 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 XHJ 545N registered?

XHJ 545N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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