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RNN 999

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,609 mi
Last recorded37,609 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNN 999
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 37,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 36,209 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 36,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,301 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 34,943 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,730 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,967 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 24,493 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 21,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 18,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,639 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 13 May 2013 15,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 14,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 12,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 9,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,753 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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RNN 999 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RNN 999, 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 RNN 999 registered?

RNN 999 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for RNN 999 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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