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BN05 KLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,436 mi
Last recorded94,436 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 90,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 90,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,403 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 88,148 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 88,148 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,817 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger near rear axle rusted/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 86,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger near rear axle rusted/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,292 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 85,292 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,512 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 83,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,469 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,854 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 66,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,470 miles

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

exhaust bracket missing but still secure

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 53,910 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 53,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BN05 KLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN05 KLU, 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 BN05 KLU registered?

BN05 KLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 KLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 KLU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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