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RN55 ZTE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,677 mi
Last recorded140,677 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 140,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm nsf lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 136,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

both head lamps starting too fade

Pass 13 Nov 2023 133,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative, sufficient fluid supplied by offside washer

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front lower, front arm bush worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 130,237 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front lower, front arm bush worn/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 129,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 129,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,900 miles

one of the centre exhaust mountings missing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 123,601 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,317 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion on pipes leading to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pick up marks on both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,822 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,086 miles

NOTE- vehicle fitted with pedal extensions

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,008 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,025 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,298 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,750 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 56,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,878 miles

front discs ridged

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 ZTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 RN55 ZTE, 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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RN55 ZTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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