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KA05 YJG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,395 mi
Last recorded66,395 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 YJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 66,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 62,299 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2023 60,727 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 57,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 52,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 48,535 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,499 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,116 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,321 miles

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)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 46,321 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,485 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,277 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 41,472 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,366 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,453 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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KA05 YJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KA05 YJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA05 YJG registered?

KA05 YJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is KA05 YJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 YJG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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