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EO05 RPV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,521 mi
Last recorded122,521 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 RPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 122,521 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 122,503 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 117,718 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 117,717 miles

Exhaust system insecure both central exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 114,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,281 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 110,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 107,844 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,288 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,043 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,004 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,461 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cracking and perishing to the outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,295 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cracking and perishing to the outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,442 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 50,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,699 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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EO05 RPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EO05 RPV, 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 EO05 RPV registered?

EO05 RPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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