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RJ05 HZW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,834 mi
Last recorded134,834 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,834 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,731 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 129,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame corroded through at suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame corroded through at suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 124,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 109,863 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2014 94,536 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,896 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,470 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,023 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)

Pass 28 May 2009 47,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,714 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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RJ05 HZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 RJ05 HZW, 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 RJ05 HZW registered?

RJ05 HZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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