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KB05 FKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,872 mi
Last recorded48,872 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 FKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 48,872 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 46,696 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 42,268 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 41,938 miles

Front Both front tyres inner edge wear.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Sep 2023 41,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Both front tyres inner edge wear.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,724 miles

Front Both front tyres slight inner edge wear.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 39,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Both front tyres slight inner edge wear.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,467 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 31,503 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,863 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,603 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Engine management light on.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,851 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,232 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,860 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 21,807 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,240 miles

Rear tyres worn to 2.5mm in centre of treads .

Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,543 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,906 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 10,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,580 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 3,615 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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KB05 FKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KB05 FKK, 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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KB05 FKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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