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RG55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,139 mi
Last recorded57,139 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 57,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 56,400 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,103 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,204 miles

Minor damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,541 miles

Minor damage to offside front tyre sidewall

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 14 Oct 2011 26,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 4,147 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 4,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RG55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RG55 SLK, 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 RG55 SLK registered?

RG55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is RG55 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG55 SLK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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