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RY05 VXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,305 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,778 miles

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

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 Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both headlamps have poor pattern

offside rear brake back plate is corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust box front mount not fitted

Offside centre exhaust mount missing

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 68,775 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust box front mount not fitted

Offside centre exhaust mount missing

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 66,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 66,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is also badly perished date code 5009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Date code 1908 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 1013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 61,364 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 59,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 56,727 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 54,521 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 52,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 49,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 46,749 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 9 May 2012 43,950 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 9 May 2011 41,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,570 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 37,564 miles

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 7 May 2009 30,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,308 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 VXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

RY05 VXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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