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RH02 DES

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

71,595 mi
Last recorded71,595 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH02 DES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 71,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and also has slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

n/s washer jet not working, o/s jet covers both sides of the screen

Fail 21 Jul 2026 71,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and also has slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

n/s washer jet not working, o/s jet covers both sides of the screen

Pass 17 Jul 2025 71,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2025 71,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front fog light lens damaged

n/s rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 71,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared, no repairs carried out, ok at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault codes cleared, no repair carried out, ok at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

n/s front fog light lens damaged

n/s rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,162 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust hangar broken

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 71,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Exhaust hangar broken

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 70,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mountings snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,075 miles

both rear exhaust mountings corroded and snapped but exhaust fully supported

both rear tyres worn low on tread

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,946 miles

rear indicators faded

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 14 Jul 2020 68,946 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault fault codes cleared, no actual repair carried out (7.1.6 (a))

rear indicators faded

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,377 miles

o/s rear tyre low on tread

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 28 Mar 2019 66,377 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault fault codes cleared, no repair carried out (7.1.6 (a))

o/s rear tyre low on tread

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 28 Mar 2019 66,377 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre low on tread

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,059 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear exhaust mountings corroded

rear indicators faded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault fault codes cleared, light went out, no repair carried out, just ok at time of test (3.4.1c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear exhaust mountings corroded

rear indicators faded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,837 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2017 59,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault fault codes clearedand light turned off for mot, no repair carried out. ok at time of test (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,979 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,979 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault fault code cleared, no repair carried out, ok at time of test (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 56,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,910 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamp lense covers slightly deteriated

n/s rear tyre worn

rear exhaust mountings corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,910 miles

headlamp lense covers slightly deteriated

n/s rear tyre worn

rear exhaust mountings corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,867 miles

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,554 miles

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

customer has advised that the passanger air bag has been turned off due to child seats causing the srs light to be illuminated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,054 miles

esp light on

o/s number plate light came on when tapped

rear o/s exhaust is slightly deteriated

srs light om

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 29,490 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,818 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,743 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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RH02 DES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 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 RH02 DES, 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 RH02 DES registered?

RH02 DES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RH02 DES shows 35 tests with a 54.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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