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RY05 EEW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,260 mi
Last recorded80,260 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 EEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 80,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 77,441 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 77,441 miles

Brake fluid contaminated green (1.8 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 74,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,512 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 68,355 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 68,353 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,372 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,251 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,943 miles

Both sides front lower (rear) Suspension arms worn

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2020 52,943 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both sides front lower (rear) Suspension arms worn

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,503 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,414 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 21 Jan 2016 46,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,240 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,163 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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RY05 EEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RY05 EEW, 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 RY05 EEW registered?

RY05 EEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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