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RA54 EKM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,945 mi
Last recorded90,945 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 EKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 90,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 88,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 87,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 83,617 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 83,617 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 82,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 81,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jun 2018 76,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,831 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,831 miles

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

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Noise from drivebelt area.

O/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,133 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,132 miles

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,352 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,936 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,413 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,119 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,900 miles

Rear brakes give a loud screech when applying the hand brake

Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,278 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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RA54 EKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RA54 EKM, 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 RA54 EKM registered?

RA54 EKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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