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K800 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,873 mi
Last recorded32,873 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 32,873 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 31,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 30,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,980 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,105 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,390 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f and front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 26,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f and front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside centre exhaust hanger corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside centre exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported adequately.

all tyres perished.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some parts.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,633 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,633 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 21,633 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,421 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 19,421 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,398 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2008 8,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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K800 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K800 SLK, 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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K800 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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