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R9 POL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,809 mi
Last recorded116,809 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 POL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 116,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyre has visible cracks showing on the outer edges & also low on tread depth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 109,953 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,394 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 102,392 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,236 miles

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2022 102,236 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,700 miles

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

rear sub frame corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,975 miles

rear subframe rusty in parts

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,365 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under Trays

engine covers

Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,237 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear advise tyre valve splitting

advise covers under car and on outer sills

Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,914 miles

engine covers

under trays

Fail 14 Nov 2016 89,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,500 miles

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 16 Nov 2012 65,018 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,515 miles

n/s seatbelt guide strap loose

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,669 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,668 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,406 miles

both front tyres balding on edges

Fail 19 Nov 2009 38,406 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres balding on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,161 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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R9 POL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R9 POL, 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 R9 POL registered?

R9 POL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is R9 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 POL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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