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XIJ 527

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,767 mi
Last recorded19,767 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 527
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 19,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 19,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 19,732 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 19,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 19,673 miles

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

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 19,637 miles

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

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 19,523 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 19,427 miles

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

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight rust as if standing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge close to wear limit

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to wear limit

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

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2016 19,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,547 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 18,159 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,598 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 17,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,961 miles

cut in n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 19 Jan 2010 16,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

cut in n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,847 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 19 Feb 2009 15,847 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,944 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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XIJ 527 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 XIJ 527, 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 XIJ 527 registered?

XIJ 527 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is XIJ 527 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIJ 527 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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