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RX05 AHL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,520 mi
Last recorded91,520 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 AHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 91,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 90,063 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covers fitted to arms preventing full inspection of corrosion..both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,534 miles

underside and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,980 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 86,980 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 86,054 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 21 Mar 2022 86,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,641 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 83,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,350 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 81,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,632 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 63,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,667 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets rear slightly corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,548 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 57,548 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,719 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 45,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,886 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 43,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,903 miles

Nearside wiper poor

Fail 15 Oct 2010 37,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,898 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,899 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,052 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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RX05 AHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RX05 AHL, 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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RX05 AHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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