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K12 VRY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,150 mi
Last recorded119,150 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 VRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 119,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,460 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 118,460 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,250 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 114,250 miles

Brake performance not tested due to damaged found on rear sub frame (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded and broken around external mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2020 112,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear sub frame been wielded and undersealed

Fail 28 Apr 2020 112,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear sub frame been wielded and undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,947 miles

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

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,779 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 102,139 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 100,962 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,229 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, & slightly out of shape.

recommend four new tyres, see above.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,937 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,873 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 20,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K12 VRY, 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 K12 VRY registered?

K12 VRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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