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K10 SHY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,242 mi
Last recorded49,242 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 SHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 49,242 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,155 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,168 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 45,168 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers Smearing

Fail 23 Mar 2023 41,213 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers Smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,049 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 34,264 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,669 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,403 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,263 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,045 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 10,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine fan not secure in mountings and resting on engine

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,895 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 7,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K10 SHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K10 SHY, 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 K10 SHY registered?

K10 SHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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