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CN55 RVK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

68,570 mi
Last recorded68,570 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 RVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 68,570 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 68,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 66,825 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 60,305 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 60,292 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,701 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 47,699 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,370 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Attached suspension components also slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,350 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 39,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected various places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,944 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 38,943 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear backing plate slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,909 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,450 miles

All suspension is very corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 38,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Support brackets broken near rear silencers (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Wiper motor not operating (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

All suspension is very corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 37,877 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 37,877 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,464 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 37,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,454 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 36,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,338 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 35,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,762 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,276 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,757 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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CN55 RVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CN55 RVK, 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 CN55 RVK registered?

CN55 RVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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