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RV05 WCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

84,199 mi
Last recorded84,199 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 WCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 84,199 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 80,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 80,722 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 80,471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 60,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,123 miles

Front bumper damaged but still secure

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,259 miles

e.m.l on

engine covers and belly pans fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper/splitter and grill excessively damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 25,480 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 21,359 miles

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 21,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,691 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,504 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS TO THE SIDEWALL

Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,108 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 WCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 WCJ, 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 WCJ registered?

RV05 WCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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