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K4 YOS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,345 mi
Last recorded26,345 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 YOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 26,345 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 25,634 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 13 Nov 2024 25,634 miles

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Nov 2023 24,947 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 24,071 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 23,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 22,952 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,540 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 22,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 22,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,763 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 20,073 miles

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

condensation in offside mirror indicator

Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,767 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 12,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,307 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal wear limit of 1.6mm.

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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K4 YOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K4 YOS, 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 K4 YOS registered?

K4 YOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is K4 YOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 YOS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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