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RIG 7054

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,079 mi
Last recorded95,079 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 7054
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 95,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 93,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 92,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 91,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 89,935 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 84,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 81,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 78,787 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both&head Light output severely reduced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 70,093 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 22 Dec 2017 70,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Dec 2017 70,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Subframe Has 3 Holes (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,047 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,814 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 56,652 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 47,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,687 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 39,686 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,303 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,996 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 32,940 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,967 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,623 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,573 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,691 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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RIG 7054 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RIG 7054, 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 7054 registered?

RIG 7054 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is RIG 7054 safe to buy?

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