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K500 CBT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,494 mi
Last recorded103,494 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 CBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 103,494 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 103,494 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 95,751 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 95,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 88,408 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,991 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 86,991 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,645 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 84,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame at tie bar link mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 82,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,702 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,286 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

engine bay covered and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,958 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

engine bay covered and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2015 70,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer sills and underneath vehicle covered

n/s front tyre worn very heavily on extreme inner edge. No cords or plies exposed at time of test

stonechips on windscreen, all within prescribed limits

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,376 miles

both outer sills and underneath vehicle covered

n/s front tyre worn very heavily on extreme inner edge. No cords or plies exposed at time of test

stonechips on windscreen, all within prescribed limits

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 61,823 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 58,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 49,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,029 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,139 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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K500 CBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K500 CBT, 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 K500 CBT registered?

K500 CBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is K500 CBT safe to buy?

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