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RF54 OBL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,413 mi
Last recorded82,413 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 OBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,413 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 81,703 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

body corrosion to rear

both rear exhaust hangers broken

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,292 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion present rear

Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,162 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion at rear

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 67,524 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,496 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both sides broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp patterns poor

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays N/S/F tray damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2019 65,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both sides broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp patterns poor

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays N/S/F tray damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,394 miles

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear exhaust mount brackets broken

Fail 5 Nov 2018 61,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear exhaust mount brackets broken

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,056 miles

offside headlight loose broken lower bracket

Pass 20 Dec 2016 52,241 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 52,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,393 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 44,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe along floor to n/s/r flexi hose corroded in clips

brake pipe along floor to o/s/r flexi hose corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,191 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,453 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 32,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,869 miles

front pads 80% worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,709 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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RF54 OBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RF54 OBL, 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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RF54 OBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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