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RA05 DXK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,476 mi
Last recorded93,476 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 DXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tested wet

Pass 6 Jan 2025 93,081 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tested wet condition

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 92,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 92,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 92,522 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,136 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,489 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 89,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,776 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,218 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,945 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,735 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front spoiler broken

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 DXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RA05 DXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 DXK registered?

RA05 DXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is RA05 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 DXK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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