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KB54 RUA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,092 mi
Last recorded88,092 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 RUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 86,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 86,047 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,605 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,266 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,963 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,001 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,051 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,598 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,238 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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KB54 RUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KB54 RUA, 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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KB54 RUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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