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RX05 YYV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,320 mi
Last recorded172,320 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 172,320 miles

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

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

o/s park brake slightly lazy

Pass 1 Apr 2025 168,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear fixings corroded and not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake noisy when turned+ park brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2024 156,785 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

rear heat shield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2023 146,278 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 137,645 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread , tyre dated 2913 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 137,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread , tyre dated 2913 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 132,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Nearside mount by differential (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter deteriorating , grease visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 131,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,211 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 130,211 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2016 127,113 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 May 2016 127,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint aft points up the way (2.4.G.2)

2 x exhaust hangers rusted off

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2015 123,673 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2014 114,344 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 114,344 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 100,403 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)

advise free play to near side steering arm

Pass 30 May 2012 86,266 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 70,814 miles

advise slight free play in nearside steering

Pass 28 May 2010 57,534 miles

advise front brake disc wear

Fail 1 Jun 2009 44,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,166 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,807 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 28,687 miles

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

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 YYV 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 73.9%.

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 YYV, 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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What year was RX05 YYV registered?

RX05 YYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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