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RX05 CUA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,680 mi
Last recorded66,680 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 66,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 64,757 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 61,337 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 60,142 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 60,140 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 58,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 57,257 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 57,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 56,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,559 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2019 55,557 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust catt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plate figure spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,616 miles

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

Rear exhaust hangers, at 'Y' section, starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn 0 mm inner egde

Oil leak Engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Signs of rodent under bonnet.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,165 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 37,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,036 miles

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 24 May 2010 28,277 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 28,275 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,326 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 19,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RX05 CUA, 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 RX05 CUA registered?

RX05 CUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is RX05 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 CUA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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