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KB05 ZPC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,419 mi
Last recorded110,419 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,485 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,485 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,734 miles

Both rear brake pipes very rusted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 87,734 miles

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

Both rear brake pipes very rusted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,624 miles

two rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,897 miles

both rear brake pipes very rusted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,382 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 62,540 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,384 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,456 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 ZPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZPC, 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 ZPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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