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RN55 ZKS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,806 mi
Last recorded65,806 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 65,806 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,061 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 64,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,067 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 58,894 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension rear arm (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust brackets broken

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,482 miles

centre exhaust hangers snapped

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,812 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mountings snapped

offside headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,093 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 49,093 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,032 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,987 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,763 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,847 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,717 miles

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

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 ZKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RN55 ZKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN55 ZKS registered?

RN55 ZKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is RN55 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 ZKS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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