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RY55 NYR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,724 mi
Last recorded63,724 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 NYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 63,724 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2021 42,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 41,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 37,674 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 37,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 37,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 35,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,355 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,716 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,405 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,270 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 7,525 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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RY55 NYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 RY55 NYR, 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 RY55 NYR registered?

RY55 NYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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The MOT history for RY55 NYR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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