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RV55 WXO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,139 mi
Last recorded129,139 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 WXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 129,139 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front headlamps defused

Pass 22 Apr 2025 117,943 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 109,580 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 109,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 103,513 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S - Brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2023 103,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S - Brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,632 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,484 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,153 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 87,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,323 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 79,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,769 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,011 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 58,255 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,944 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,699 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,686 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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RV55 WXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV55 WXO, 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 RV55 WXO registered?

RV55 WXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is RV55 WXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 WXO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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