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XX04 AMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,181 mi
Last recorded156,181 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 156,181 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 152,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 149,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 145,679 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 140,118 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 136,641 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 133,086 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 133,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear 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 Nov 2018 129,540 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 19 Nov 2018 129,540 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,044 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,514 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 91,848 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,742 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven on inside edges (tread ok)

Offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit 1.6mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 87,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing uneven on inside edges (tread ok)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit 1.6mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,181 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,510 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 65,509 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,733 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,415 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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XX04 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XX04 AMG, 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 XX04 AMG registered?

XX04 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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