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RY05 OLR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,016 mi
Last recorded75,016 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 OLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,016 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,388 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,431 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 72,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 68,755 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 68,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights misty

Pass 3 Feb 2022 65,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,522 miles

Nearside Front 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))

headlights misted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/r indicator fading

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,472 miles

both rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 36,206 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,951 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 32,570 miles

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

rear indicators in need of replacment

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,029 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 30,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,272 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 OLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RY05 OLR, 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 RY05 OLR registered?

RY05 OLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is RY05 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 OLR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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