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RV05 FCN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,279 mi
Last recorded81,279 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 FCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,279 miles

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

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

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

both plastic head light units deteriorating out puts reducing

Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,146 miles

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

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

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

both plastic head light units deteriorating out puts reducing

Fail 6 Aug 2025 80,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

both plastic head light units deteriorating out puts reducing

Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,225 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 77,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe no view to outside off subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16v 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16v 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 75,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16v 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16v 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,771 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 71,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,779 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres badly wearing on inside edges

Fail 23 Jul 2019 67,777 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres badly wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,059 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,557 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,025 miles

inspect parking brake shoes/drums, very noisy, suspect corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,983 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 34,851 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,050 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,205 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 25,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RV05 FCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RV05 FCN, 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 RV05 FCN registered?

RV05 FCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is RV05 FCN safe to buy?

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