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K5 VHM

2017 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

66,425 mi
Last recorded66,425 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 VHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 66,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2026 60,554 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 60,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 55,291 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 55,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 50,619 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 63,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 44,075 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 42,755 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,826 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 39,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 61,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,696 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 60,425 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 55,748 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 55,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,285 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 44,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,086 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 36,086 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,890 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,890 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,771 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 VHM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 VHM, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K5 VHM registered?

K5 VHM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is K5 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 VHM shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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