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RK02 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,046 mi
Last recorded65,046 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 65,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 63,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,939 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 61,275 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 59,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 50,967 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 50,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,486 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 48,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,147 miles

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

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 26 Aug 2014 42,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 27 Aug 2013 34,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 17,686 miles

All tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Offside front tyre has metal object in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,401 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,583 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 8,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,378 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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RK02 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 RK02 SLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK02 SLK registered?

RK02 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RK02 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK02 SLK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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