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R62 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,665 mi
Last recorded63,665 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 63,665 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 62,910 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,828 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp reflective backing corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2024 60,827 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp reflective backing corroding

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,374 miles

Front bonnet struts weak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,855 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 55,844 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 54,094 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,901 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,260 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,244 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,659 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,550 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,532 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,281 miles

front break pads about half worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,968 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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R62 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R62 SLK, 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 R62 SLK registered?

R62 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is R62 SLK safe to buy?

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