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K15 MDE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,684 mi
Last recorded104,684 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 104,684 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,852 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,590 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn,perished & approaching wear markers

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,867 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 78,768 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 67,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,817 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 63,817 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear very low (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,942 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,864 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 33,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 25,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,571 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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K15 MDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K15 MDE, 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 K15 MDE registered?

K15 MDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is K15 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 MDE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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