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RF55 XWL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,866 mi
Last recorded80,866 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 80,866 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,961 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,995 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 78,995 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 78,715 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,163 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,472 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,958 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not sure if connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,403 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,110 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 75,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,036 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 73,036 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,297 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside centre exhaust mount corroded through

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,535 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,217 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,403 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,635 miles

front tyres cut out on inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,715 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,692 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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RF55 XWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

RF55 XWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is RF55 XWL safe to buy?

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