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R30 ADW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 ADW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 75,644 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 75,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,552 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,092 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,056 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,491 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 70,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 70,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,396 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,011 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 66,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy tyre wear innear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,044 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 63,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,217 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,242 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,181 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 37,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2009 37,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,062 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,946 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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R30 ADW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R30 ADW, 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 R30 ADW registered?

R30 ADW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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