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RL55 NFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,504 mi
Last recorded34,504 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 34,504 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 34,502 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 32,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 30,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 30,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 29,854 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 29,372 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 28,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 26,351 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 24,835 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,974 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,096 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 19,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,869 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 16,869 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,999 miles

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 17 Sep 2009 10,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,050 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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RL55 NFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RL55 NFZ, 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 RL55 NFZ registered?

RL55 NFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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