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RIG 7123

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,405 mi
Last recorded92,405 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 7123
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall .235/35r19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken by the rear differential offside rear . (6.1.2 (a))

Rear all rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion .arms antiroll bar and subframe and hubs .

undertrays fitted .

Pass 12 Jun 2023 91,871 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to the ferrules . nearside and offside rear . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust y piece over rear diff has a support broken away from the pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear suspension arms have corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted .

Pass 14 Jun 2022 91,451 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside rear and nearside rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components have light coating of corrosion .

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexible brake hose ferrules have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge slight 265/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexible brake hose ferrules have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting before rear axle corroded away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge slight 265/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 265/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexible brake hoses on the rear have corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components have a light coating of corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,558 miles

Rear suspension componenets and body work underside has light corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,263 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,168 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,096 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,066 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

front brake discs and pads getting low

Fail 2 Nov 2015 80,066 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,407 miles

both rear brake lines corroded

front discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,183 miles

Both headlamps a little dim

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small chips in windscreen zone B lower

Some corrosion around rear subframe/suspension

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both headlamps a little dim

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Some corrosion around rear subframe/suspension

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,311 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,799 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,930 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 51,782 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,183 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 7123 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 7123, 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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RIG 7123 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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