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K200 RBG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,522 mi
Last recorded109,522 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 RBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 109,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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 25 Oct 2022 108,661 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2022 108,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,625 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 105,235 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,827 miles

slight play detected at steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2017 99,826 miles

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

slight play detected at steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,487 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Near suspension mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,181 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,636 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,348 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2013 85,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,442 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 65,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,755 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,401 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2008 39,395 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)

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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K200 RBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K200 RBG, 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 K200 RBG registered?

K200 RBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is K200 RBG safe to buy?

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