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M88 RBB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,497 mi
Last recorded90,497 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 RBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 90,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 88,051 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 87,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,933 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,252 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 83,169 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,512 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 78,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,391 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 72,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,777 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,685 miles

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

Offside front tyre has splits in sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 59,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,476 miles

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

small cuts to the nearside front and rear tyres

Fail 28 Aug 2012 51,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

small cuts to the nearside front and rear tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,104 miles

small cut's to both front tyre walls, and sign's of both front tyre's wearing on the inner edges

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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M88 RBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M88 RBB, 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 M88 RBB registered?

M88 RBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is M88 RBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 RBB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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