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RX55 ZXH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,437 mi
Last recorded65,437 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ZXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 65,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 63,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine possible rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 61,920 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,956 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 60,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, tyre also wearing inside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,521 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,893 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 54,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,932 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 50,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,054 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,014 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,038 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,034 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,834 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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RX55 ZXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RX55 ZXH, 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 RX55 ZXH registered?

RX55 ZXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is RX55 ZXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 ZXH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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