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ET05 KGG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,222 mi
Last recorded35,222 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 35,222 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,116 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 27,734 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,423 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner worn to approx, 3 - 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges / starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2021 22,584 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 21,955 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 20,797 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,833 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,207 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 17,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side rear park brake low reading

Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side rear park brake low reading

Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,626 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 16,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,393 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 12,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,067 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 9,254 miles

chip in offside rear wheel rim beed

damage to nearside front wheel rim & slight cut in tyre

offside rear tyre sidewall cut to limit 245/40/17

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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ET05 KGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 ET05 KGG, 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 ET05 KGG registered?

ET05 KGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is ET05 KGG safe to buy?

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