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K50 TWS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,828 mi
Last recorded42,828 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 TWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 42,828 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 41,053 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 41,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 38,759 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 37,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,298 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 37,042 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 37,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,648 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 36,648 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,380 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2015 36,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013

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)

exhaust centre brackets badly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013

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

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

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)

exhaust centre brackets badly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,718 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,519 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 24,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,722 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 20,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,624 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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K50 TWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 K50 TWS, 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 K50 TWS registered?

K50 TWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is K50 TWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 TWS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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