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MK55 RKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,875 mi
Last recorded83,875 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 83,875 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,990 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,630 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 51,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,184 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 42,271 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,825 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,048 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,356 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine covers fitted

small chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 32,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine covers fitted

small chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,805 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 24,503 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,100 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,285 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,938 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 RKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK55 RKX registered?

MK55 RKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is MK55 RKX safe to buy?

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