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V5 RGS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,233 mi
Last recorded58,233 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 58,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 57,804 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 57,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 55,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 55,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastics fitted restricting view o some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,607 miles

plastics fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 3 Sep 2019 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

plastics fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,710 miles

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,022 miles

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,437 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,048 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,076 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,878 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 31,823 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,515 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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V5 RGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V5 RGS, 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 V5 RGS registered?

V5 RGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is V5 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 RGS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V5 RGS have outstanding finance?

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