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RA05 CHH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,929 mi
Last recorded176,929 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 176,929 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 176,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 172,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 172,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 168,726 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 163,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 161,472 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 154,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 148,328 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 140,517 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 131,461 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 131,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,291 miles

n/s/f rear lower ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2012 113,150 miles

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

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

exhaust fittings corroding

nearside front foglamp damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,807 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 89,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn low

front and rear brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 18 Sep 2010 89,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn low

front and rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 3 Oct 2009 74,927 miles

front number plate starting to crack

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,973 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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RA05 CHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CHH, 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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RA05 CHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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