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RV05 NME

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,153 mi
Last recorded80,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 NME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 80,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,704 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 79,704 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,404 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,123 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 71,883 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,429 miles

Nearside Handbrake performance low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,338 miles

Nearside handbrake low on performance

Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,593 miles

Nearside rear handbrake low performance

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 59,593 miles

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

Nearside rear handbrake low performance

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,920 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,894 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,529 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,911 miles

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,231 miles

engine management light staying on

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,470 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 NME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NME, 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 NME registered?

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

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