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E3 KSH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,430 mi
Last recorded79,430 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 KSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,981 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 78,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,564 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,733 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front fog light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,362 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 50,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 46,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,499 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,712 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E3 KSH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 E3 KSH, 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 E3 KSH registered?

E3 KSH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is E3 KSH safe to buy?

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