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KC54 PUH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,254 mi
Last recorded103,254 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 PUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 103,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,307 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2023 98,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking behind under tray (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,140 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 86,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,515 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 78,666 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs in poor condition

brake pipes starting to corroded (minor)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has large crack on inner side wall

Offside Front Tyre has large crack on inner side wall

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,657 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has large crack on inner side wall

Offside Front Tyre has large crack on inner side wall

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,591 miles

Engine covers, side skirts & under-trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 75,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported broken supports (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers, side skirts & under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,555 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,751 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front discs grooved on insides

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,197 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,045 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 40,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

tracking needs checked

Pass 7 Feb 2009 32,536 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,723 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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KC54 PUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC54 PUH, 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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KC54 PUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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