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RV05 NKR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,524 mi
Last recorded118,524 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 NKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 118,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-Frame Covered In Under-body Seal

Fail 16 Nov 2024 118,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-Frame Covered In Under-body Seal

Fail 28 Sep 2024 118,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 112,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 107,174 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,089 miles

Offside Front very slight play in steering rack arm ball joint

Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,907 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 93,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 89,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear differential heavily corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,424 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,423 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,033 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 62,258 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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)

n/s/f steering rack worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,613 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut/damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2014 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut/damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,545 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,240 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,154 miles

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,464 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges and osr tyre is on the wear bars

Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,009 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

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 NKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 RV05 NKR, 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 RV05 NKR registered?

RV05 NKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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