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HG05 KYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,848 mi
Last recorded52,848 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 52,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F ,O/S/F , N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 52,752 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 46,408 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 41,134 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 2.5 mm

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge of tread

outer sills covered

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,381 miles

Some wear on inside of front tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,268 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,678 miles

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

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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HG05 KYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HG05 KYB, 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 HG05 KYB registered?

HG05 KYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is HG05 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 KYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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