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RY55 VUH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,895 mi
Last recorded111,895 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 VUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 111,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,959 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 107,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,889 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 105,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 100,982 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 100,977 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 97,552 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 96,644 miles

Both rear Exhaust supporting arms corroded and breaking away.

Fail 4 May 2018 96,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torque arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torque arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear Exhaust supporting arms corroded and breaking away.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,436 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 94,436 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,011 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,091 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,182 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,779 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 52,688 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 52,688 miles

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

srs warning light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,971 miles

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,407 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 33,407 miles

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

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

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 VUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RY55 VUH, 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 RY55 VUH registered?

RY55 VUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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