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EO05 RVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,174 mi
Last recorded130,174 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 130,174 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 128,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,801 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 21 Aug 2023 120,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 117,547 miles

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 25 Aug 2021 114,573 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 114,488 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 112,398 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))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,890 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,581 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,956 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 99,956 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,774 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 94,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,538 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 86,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,552 miles

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 3 Mar 2010 61,710 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,394 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Fail 23 Feb 2009 50,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil leaking onto left front cat

nsf wheel arch liner part missing exposing rear of fog lamp to road spray. outside temp sensor has been knocked out.

osf fog lens broken allowing water ingress

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,150 miles

engine oil leaking onto left front cat

nsf wheel arch liner part missing exposing rear of fog lamp to road spray. outside temp sensor has been knocked out.

osf fog lens broken allowing water ingress

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,258 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 RVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO05 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

EO05 RVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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