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EX55 KFC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

30,855 mi
Last recorded30,855 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 30,855 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 30,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 30,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 30,437 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 29,711 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 28,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 27,471 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,828 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 24,830 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 24,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,951 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 23,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,169 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 18,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,302 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 16,349 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,274 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,570 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,132 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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EX55 KFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX55 KFC, 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 EX55 KFC registered?

EX55 KFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is EX55 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 KFC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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