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HT05 KNB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,829 mi
Last recorded58,829 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 KNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 58,829 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 58,829 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge tread close to limit and punctured screw in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,184 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 49,184 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm BALD!! on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 44,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 44,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,095 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2014 y o m & 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Fail 25 Jul 2019 41,095 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2014 y o m & 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,752 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,624 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 15,428 miles

Slight Play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,900 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,365 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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HT05 KNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HT05 KNB, 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 HT05 KNB registered?

HT05 KNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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