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K5 SFR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,837 mi
Last recorded23,837 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 23,837 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 23,344 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 22,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 22,389 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 21,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 20,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 20,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 20,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp aim image affected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords yellow chalk 245/35/R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

service due msg illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2019 19,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bumper damaged but secure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 18,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 18,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 17,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 17,333 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 16,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,848 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,892 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,246 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 9,724 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,407 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 8,407 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 6,179 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 1,367 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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K5 SFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K5 SFR, 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 K5 SFR registered?

K5 SFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is K5 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 SFR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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