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RS55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,685 mi
Last recorded85,685 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,685 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 85,685 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 83,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 83,195 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 81,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,281 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,532 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 78,524 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust mounts broken in centre but exhaust still supported

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,852 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,631 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 63,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,930 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,676 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 27,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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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RS55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RS55 SLK, 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 RS55 SLK registered?

RS55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is RS55 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS55 SLK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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