CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX05 AYK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 AYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 106,468 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 103,839 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 108,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension subframe(marked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension subframe(marked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,858 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside affected (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2020 99,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside affected (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,608 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front offside front and offside rear tyre has slight cracking 225/50r16 rears 205/55r16 fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 99,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material broken away from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front offside front and offside rear tyre has slight cracking 225/50r16 rears 205/55r16 fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,214 miles

EML light on indicating a fault

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front jacking point missing.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet catches siezed

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 95,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing part of damaged mirror. (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front jacking point missing.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet catches siezed

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,181 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 93,165 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise handbrake internal inspection, slight fluctuation on test.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,109 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,517 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

we need to plug in and reset mot due date

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,799 miles

rear pads half worn

Fail 29 Feb 2012 42,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear pads half worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,119 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,267 miles

Slight damage to front bumper

Pass 19 May 2009 33,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2008 27,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 27,671 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX05 AYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AYK, 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

How do I check the history of RX05 AYK?

You can check the full history of RX05 AYK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX05 AYK registered?

RX05 AYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is RX05 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 AYK shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 AYK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX05 AYK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.