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CP05 KPT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,570 mi
Last recorded115,570 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 KPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 115,570 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 115,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Oct 2021 114,378 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 114,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front headlights slightly misty

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

eml on

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 20 Aug 2020 113,567 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Fail 10 Aug 2020 113,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,355 miles

Front head lights misty

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,173 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel stiff to turn

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,834 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 109,834 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,943 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,172 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 102,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,910 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 75,910 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,545 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake shoes low

Fail 24 Sep 2011 65,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake shoes low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,780 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 54,737 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,112 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 36,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CP05 KPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP05 KPT, 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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What year was CP05 KPT registered?

CP05 KPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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