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W100 RMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,274 mi
Last recorded102,274 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW100 RMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 102,274 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 102,274 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2025 100,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,127 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,237 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,642 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,642 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 64,932 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 35,650 miles

O/S front fog lamp lens broken.

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

Fail 1 May 2008 35,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S front fog lamp lens broken.

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

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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W100 RMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W100 RMF, 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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W100 RMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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