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RF05 NZE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,753 mi
Last recorded64,753 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 NZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 64,753 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 64,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 61,548 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,018 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 53,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,592 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 49,497 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,239 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,390 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 43,390 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,029 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 32,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 30,228 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 29,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,120 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,184 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,524 miles

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)

cuts to rear tyres

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2008 23,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

cuts to rear tyres

small stonechips in windscreen

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 NZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

RF05 NZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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