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RK05 DPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,473 mi
Last recorded46,473 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 DPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2022 46,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,457 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 44,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,832 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,450 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,961 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,026 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,429 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 15,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 10,659 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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RK05 DPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK05 DPZ, 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 RK05 DPZ registered?

RK05 DPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is RK05 DPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 DPZ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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