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KC05 VVF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,664 mi
Last recorded95,664 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 VVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 95,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,419 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 94,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,575 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 91,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,679 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 84,677 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,346 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 73,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,989 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,418 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,643 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,639 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,754 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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KC05 VVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KC05 VVF, 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 KC05 VVF registered?

KC05 VVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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