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K999 LVS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,170 mi
Last recorded61,170 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 LVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 61,170 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,835 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 60,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 59,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,578 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,938 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,383 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,848 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 48,848 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,873 miles

Both front lower cross strut inner bushes perished/cracked

Both rear metal brake lines corroded

Metal brake lines corroded under bonnet

Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,475 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounts rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,815 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 35,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 29,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 21,203 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 18,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,171 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,171 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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K999 LVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K999 LVS, 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 K999 LVS registered?

K999 LVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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