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K88 RNM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,498 mi
Last recorded65,498 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 RNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,498 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,218 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 63,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 63,123 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail also in tyre , suggest having tyres replaced asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance should be better.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 61,735 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,962 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 59,960 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,682 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,190 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , just passes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 57,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , just passes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,680 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 53,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,160 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 50,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,317 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 44,317 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,958 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 19 Aug 2013 36,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,715 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,668 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 20,668 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,778 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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K88 RNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K88 RNM, 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 K88 RNM registered?

K88 RNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for K88 RNM shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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