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EX05 KJN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,447 mi
Last recorded37,447 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 37,447 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,682 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Feb 2025 36,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,925 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,580 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 33,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 33,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 33,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,807 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,209 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,372 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cut in sidewalls but not to cord

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,308 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,048 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 21,041 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner tyre wall slightly cracked

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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EX05 KJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EX05 KJN, 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 EX05 KJN registered?

EX05 KJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 KJN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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