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RIG 4618

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,758 mi
Last recorded41,758 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 4618
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 41,758 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 41,755 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 41,125 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 40,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,516 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 39,804 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,540 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,069 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 37,252 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted

under body panels fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 35,135 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

full under body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

plastic side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

vehicle tested under wet conditions.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 31,373 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

covers trays fitted

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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RIG 4618 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RIG 4618, 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 RIG 4618 registered?

RIG 4618 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RIG 4618 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 4618 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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