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K200 SSM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,968 mi
Last recorded86,968 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 SSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,968 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe/ suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 82,344 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe/ suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,626 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s head lights in poor condition

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 26 Apr 2019 78,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s head lights in poor condition

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2018 75,944 miles

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

Engine management light on at time of test

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2017 68,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,204 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 53,614 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 51,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,853 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,045 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,927 miles

Slight play front wheel bearings

Unable to see rear springs clearly

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,821 miles

front tyres worne on inner edges nail in osr tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,473 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,624 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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K200 SSM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K200 SSM, 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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K200 SSM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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