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SK54 RGV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 RGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 85,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,578 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,231 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish around the shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 82,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake backing discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,130 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,126 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working led (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on parts of suspension

rear exhaust clamps deteriorating

slight damage on front number plate

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,291 miles

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 76,289 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 May 2016 74,331 miles

vehicle has body covers fitted below

vehicle has sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 May 2016 74,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

vehicle has body covers fitted below

vehicle has sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,894 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 68,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,152 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,310 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,925 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 RGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SK54 RGV, 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 SK54 RGV registered?

SK54 RGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is SK54 RGV safe to buy?

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