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RK55 WFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,333 mi
Last recorded25,333 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 WFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 25,333 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,267 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 23,622 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2018 23,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 22,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 22,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Continental 245/40R17 91Y (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Continental 245/40R17 91Y (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 21,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,483 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 16,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,218 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 10,210 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 WFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFE, 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 WFE registered?

RK55 WFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is RK55 WFE safe to buy?

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