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K33 SLL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,574 mi
Last recorded106,574 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 SLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 106,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective offside rear silencer not mounted in rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 102,362 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,364 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 97,354 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,856 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,220 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 74,217 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 66,410 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 May 2017 58,163 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,157 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)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner shoe (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 47,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2015 47,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wrong size tyres fited on front wheel rims

Fail 28 Jul 2014 43,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,959 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 39,441 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,931 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,189 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 24,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,009 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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K33 SLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K33 SLL, 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 K33 SLL registered?

K33 SLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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