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MK55 RKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,292 mi
Last recorded78,292 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 75,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 75,221 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 75,189 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,393 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 69,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,513 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 63,502 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 63,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,829 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 34,510 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 51,760 miles

O/S/F Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 45,053 miles

Engine Cover and Under Trays Fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 45,049 miles

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

Engine Cover and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 38,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 32,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 25,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 15,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,598 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 11,338 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,180 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 RKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 RKN, 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 RKN registered?

MK55 RKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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