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RV05 NLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,724 mi
Last recorded89,724 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,724 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 87,574 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 85,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,666 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 42,560 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,084 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,969 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,917 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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RV05 NLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 RV05 NLK, 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 NLK registered?

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

Is RV05 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 NLK 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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