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RN54 EPY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,522 mi
Last recorded77,522 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 EPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,522 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 77,522 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,992 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Outer Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,992 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,729 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,353 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,676 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,833 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 66,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,663 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,390 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered by trims

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 31,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,023 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 25,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RN54 EPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RN54 EPY, 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 RN54 EPY registered?

RN54 EPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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