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MK55 RKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,896 mi
Last recorded89,896 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 89,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog light fault on dash

Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,960 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,567 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 87,563 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTINGS SNAPPED OFF X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 81,177 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 77,796 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 77,769 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,687 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 71,673 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 61,955 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 57,146 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,872 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,212 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,125 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 RKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK55 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

MK55 RKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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