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3065 KX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3065 KX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 79,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 76,054 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 72,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,091 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 65,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 61,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,079 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,365 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracking in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,583 miles

Nearside front tyre age cracks

Fail 25 Mar 2015 40,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre age cracks

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,816 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 34,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,163 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 25,155 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 20,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

nearside headlamp damaged and scuffed

small cuts in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,732 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)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

nearside headlamp damaged and scuffed

small cuts in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 7 Oct 2010 17,806 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,772 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 10,778 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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3065 KX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 3065 KX, 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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3065 KX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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