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R60 URE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,724 mi
Last recorded87,724 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 URE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at back floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear of floor

Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,181 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 81,417 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,392 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,182 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 76,169 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corroded by bottom arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear internal brake shoes making noise. inspection required

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,101 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,851 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 67,739 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))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,506 miles

rear exhaust mounts rusted off

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,601 miles

2 rear exhaust mounts rusted off

rear pads worn

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,937 miles

2 rear exhaust mountings rusted off

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,802 miles

2 rear exhaust mountings rusted off

rear tyres at wear bars

Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS/airbag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,626 miles

MIL on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2012 24,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

MIL on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,299 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,640 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,730 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)

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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R60 URE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R60 URE, 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 R60 URE registered?

R60 URE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is R60 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R60 URE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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