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RF55 XGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,832 mi
Last recorded91,832 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,832 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 91,310 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 90,202 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,636 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 89,636 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front pads over heated

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,015 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 89,015 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 87,338 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 86,127 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 84,843 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 84,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 78,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2014 75,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have small splits/cuts

Pass 24 May 2013 71,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 68,079 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,581 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 61,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 May 2010 60,913 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 57,922 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,822 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

front discs ridged and worn

long handbrake travel

stone chips 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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RF55 XGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RF55 XGE, 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 RF55 XGE registered?

RF55 XGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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