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SK54 RBV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,446 mi
Last recorded78,446 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 RBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,446 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 78,438 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2024 78,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 77,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,759 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 May 2021 76,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,395 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,454 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 72,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,995 miles

both middle exhaust hangers corroded and snapped but exhaust still secure

slight play in o/s track rod

top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 9 Jun 2017 70,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear due to being perished (4.1.D.1b)

both middle exhaust hangers corroded and snapped but exhaust still secure

slight play in o/s track rod

top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,895 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,271 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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exhaust support broken

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 59,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre only just on limit

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 48,234 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,062 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 44,062 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 43,861 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 42,098 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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SK54 RBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK54 RBV, 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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SK54 RBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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