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RX54 UXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,100 mi
Last recorded72,100 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 UXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,100 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 25 Jun 2019 71,875 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking when held under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level warning lamp illuminated

front bumper is damaged

offside front foglamp is damaged

offside headlamp bulb is slightly discoloured

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,045 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level warning lamp illuminated

front bumper damaged

offside front foglamp damaged

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 25 Jun 2018 65,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level warning lamp illuminated

front bumper damaged

offside front foglamp damaged

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer wall

offside mirror is slightly loose

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer wall

offside mirror is slightly loose

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,924 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,050 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front bumper slight damage & fog lamp.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 53,168 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front bumper slight damage & fog lamp.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 50,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 46,767 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 48,926 miles

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

BOTH FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUTS IN THE SIDEWALL

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,705 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 41,304 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has splits on inside tyre wall.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,550 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 32,473 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RX54 UXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RX54 UXZ, 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 RX54 UXZ registered?

RX54 UXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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