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RK05 EHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,543 mi
Last recorded47,543 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 EHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 47,543 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 47,543 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,506 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 43,506 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 38,741 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 35,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 33,019 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,690 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 21 Mar 2019 26,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,203 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,784 miles

Centre Rear exhaust pipe mounts are heavily corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators almost white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 15,762 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear exhaust pipe mounts are heavily corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators almost white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 13,163 miles

Check wheel alignment

Play in os lower ball joint [replace before next mot]

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,073 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 EHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EHG, 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 EHG registered?

RK05 EHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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