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M23 RRG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,512 mi
Last recorded71,512 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 RRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 71,512 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 68,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 66,948 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 64,247 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,284 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust hangers broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,264 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,763 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,268 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,143 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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M23 RRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M23 RRG, 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 M23 RRG registered?

M23 RRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is M23 RRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 RRG shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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