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K25 BRB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,051 mi
Last recorded135,051 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 BRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 135,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 May 2026 135,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2025 130,440 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 130,437 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 123,181 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 123,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 119,634 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 119,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 114,058 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 114,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,543 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,819 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,903 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW...

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,478 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS AT 4MM...

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,992 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front castor suspension arm bushes deteriorated

damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2012 75,992 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front castor suspension arm bushes deteriorated

damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,011 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 71,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,888 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,373 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,081 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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K25 BRB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K25 BRB, 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 K25 BRB registered?

K25 BRB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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