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EJ05 KXN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,452 mi
Last recorded80,452 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 80,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 79,096 miles

Front Tyres; Both are worn lower to insides

Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,825 miles

Front Tyres; Both are slightly worn to insides

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,478 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff slightly corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,711 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,570 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is cracked and perished

gearbox has an oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 42,669 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,056 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,416 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 21,875 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 21,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,041 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 20,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EJ05 KXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJ05 KXN, 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 EJ05 KXN registered?

EJ05 KXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is EJ05 KXN safe to buy?

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