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RA05 CHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,142 mi
Last recorded45,142 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 CHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,647 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,087 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 37,087 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre close to limit and deep cuts to tread

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,833 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

water damage front and rear no plate

windscreen cracked zone b

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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RA05 CHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA05 CHG, 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 RA05 CHG registered?

RA05 CHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is RA05 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 CHG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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