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RK55 AWC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,949 mi
Last recorded103,949 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 AWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 103,949 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 99,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 97,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,235 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 95,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x4 holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,871 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,004 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,359 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 48,254 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,298 miles

Advise right front tyre vworn at extream inside edge.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,043 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,591 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

front discs lipped

nail offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

water damage rear no plate

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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RK55 AWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RK55 AWC, 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 RK55 AWC registered?

RK55 AWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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