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YD05 RFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 RFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 97,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear noise when wheel turned

Pass 12 Sep 2023 97,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 97,375 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,267 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,245 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,290 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in outer tyre wall and is worn less than 1.0mm on inside edge of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,016 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,335 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,122 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,658 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,796 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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YD05 RFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD05 RFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD05 RFX registered?

YD05 RFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is YD05 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 RFX shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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