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K90 VKY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,494 mi
Last recorded97,494 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 VKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,494 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 93,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 93,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 89,558 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,954 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 88,953 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,110 miles

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft cv boot has slight leak of grease

front sub frame has surface corrosion

undercover fitted

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2022 88,109 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft cv boot has slight leak of grease

front sub frame has surface corrosion

undercover fitted

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,808 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 85,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,053 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,053 miles

off side front tyre heavily perished on inner side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,897 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,801 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,309 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside parking brake effort low.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 76,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,647 miles

O/S/R driveshaft outer cv joint leaking grease

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 74,647 miles

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

O/S/R driveshaft outer cv joint leaking grease

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,867 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,867 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,993 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs vent holes blocked

front tyres uneven wear low treads/possible front wheel alignment required

offside rear driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,915 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,632 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,554 miles

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

front nearside tyre worn on inner edge

front pads worn

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,970 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)

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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K90 VKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K90 VKY, 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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K90 VKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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