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RN55 ZKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,141 mi
Last recorded93,141 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 92,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 91,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

long brake pedal travel

Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,023 miles

Both front direction indicator, Side repeater slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 90,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Both front direction indicator, Side repeater slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,302 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,855 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may cover some components

Nearside Front Very slight damage to tyre side wall

Fail 2 Sep 2019 83,854 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,490 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,749 miles

Offside Front belt frayed

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,626 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,570 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,146 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,333 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 40,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,443 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,269 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

tested in wet

tracking

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,954 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,047 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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RN55 ZKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RN55 ZKG, 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 RN55 ZKG registered?

RN55 ZKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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