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K12 PBH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,612 mi
Last recorded79,612 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 PBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 79,612 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 75,949 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,907 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,463 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,203 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 67,183 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,305 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 51,304 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,333 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,532 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 37,073 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,956 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,839 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,013 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,789 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,081 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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K12 PBH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K12 PBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K12 PBH?

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What year was K12 PBH registered?

K12 PBH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is K12 PBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 PBH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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