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T333 RCS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,789 mi
Last recorded75,789 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT333 RCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 75,789 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 75,787 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 72,880 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 72,878 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 68,834 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 68,832 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 62,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 62,800 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 52,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 52,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.5-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,479 miles

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

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,513 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,649 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2016 40,649 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight crack in nearside front lower bumper

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,761 miles

nearside rear suspension lower rose joint has slight play

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,678 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,125 miles

nearside + offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,567 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,111 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,174 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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T333 RCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T333 RCS, 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 T333 RCS registered?

T333 RCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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