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RX05 YGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,689 mi
Last recorded65,689 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 65,689 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine,under and outer sill covers fitted

front brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2025 65,474 miles

engine covers fitted

nsr tyre wearing close to legal limit

oil leak

osf shocker damp

Pass 15 Mar 2024 65,413 miles

front brake discs wearing

osf tyre wearing on inner edges

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 65,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front small bracket off anti roll bar to rheostat broken

Pass 29 Sep 2018 62,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,181 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 48,835 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 44,380 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,662 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)

brake pad warning light on

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 May 2011 31,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 16,787 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 YGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

RX05 YGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is RX05 YGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 YGE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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