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M20 RRB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,252 mi
Last recorded21,252 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 RRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 21,252 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 18,924 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 17,904 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 17,609 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 17,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 17,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 16,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,384 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,669 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,713 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 12,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 10,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,366 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,587 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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M20 RRB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M20 RRB, 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 M20 RRB registered?

M20 RRB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is M20 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 RRB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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