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MK55 RHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,517 mi
Last recorded62,517 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,517 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 62,517 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 62,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,531 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 58,452 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,530 miles

Nearside Front run flat tyre fitted, vehicle does not have tyre pressure monitoring system

Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,939 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 51,263 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,598 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 46,870 miles

Nearside Front has nai in tyre

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,888 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,491 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked inner sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,640 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,525 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,757 miles

rear exhaust section has slight blow.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,843 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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MK55 RHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MK55 RHO, 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 MK55 RHO registered?

MK55 RHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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