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E8 KCL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,126 mi
Last recorded44,126 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 KCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 44,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 43,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 37,524 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,952 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,167 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,801 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,871 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,333 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,728 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 11,621 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,816 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 8,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,166 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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E8 KCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E8 KCL, 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 E8 KCL registered?

E8 KCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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