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R50 UTH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 UTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 88,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 84,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 75,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 72,709 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,478 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,623 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,458 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 44,458 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,249 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,873 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,936 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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R50 UTH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R50 UTH, 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 R50 UTH registered?

R50 UTH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is R50 UTH safe to buy?

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