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RF05 LUL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,737 mi
Last recorded100,737 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 LUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 100,638 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 95,555 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 84,433 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,563 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 78,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,800 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,849 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 66,823 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 61,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,556 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,837 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,834 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,128 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2008 21,955 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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RF05 LUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RF05 LUL, 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 RF05 LUL registered?

RF05 LUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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