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L30 RKS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,193 mi
Last recorded67,193 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 67,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,704 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 65,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,469 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,765 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,520 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 60,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,966 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,842 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,186 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,273 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012
Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,297 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,417 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,773 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,773 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,037 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall (NOT DOWN TO CORDS)

o/s/f tyre slight nick in outer sidewall (NOT TO CORDS)

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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L30 RKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L30 RKS, 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 L30 RKS registered?

L30 RKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is L30 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 RKS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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