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K24 PRB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,629 mi
Last recorded95,629 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 PRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,629 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 92,431 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 88,329 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,535 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 84,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,053 miles

heavy undersealing rear sub frame

Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,124 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 77,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,942 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 74,909 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened In two separate areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 72,155 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 72,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,791 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,606 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 67,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,289 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,900 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,391 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,056 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,354 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/ wing mirror indicator lens broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,286 miles

slight play to offside of steering rack arm

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,237 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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K24 PRB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K24 PRB, 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 K24 PRB registered?

K24 PRB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for K24 PRB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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