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W55 RBS

2018 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,293 mi
Last recorded40,293 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 RBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 40,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 65,485 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 65,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 38,429 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 37,984 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 63,390 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 33,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 59,077 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 59,075 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 28,334 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 21,244 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,864 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 50,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 50,354 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,975 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 48,975 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,376 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,517 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall marked with yellow tyre chalk (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,745 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,791 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,302 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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W55 RBS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W55 RBS, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W55 RBS registered?

W55 RBS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is W55 RBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 RBS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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