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K18 KXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,463 mi
Last recorded122,463 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 KXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 122,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 118,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,095 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,626 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,377 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 88,168 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,486 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,789 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,140 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 68,140 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake disc slightly warped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2013 66,342 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake disc slightly warped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,318 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 48,555 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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K18 KXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K18 KXX, 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 K18 KXX registered?

K18 KXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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