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KD05 BVP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,110 mi
Last recorded118,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 BVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,110 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 17 Jun 2019 118,064 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken / incomplete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os plastic covers weathered (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os + over subframe and front to rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency 20%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

front wipers slightly smearing

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 11 Jun 2018 112,958 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 112,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on both NS and OS rearmost arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 18%. readings: 140 / 140 KgF

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ns and os 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to some under body components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 80,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,435 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,898 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 65,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,845 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 39,845 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,200 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KD05 BVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KD05 BVP, 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 KD05 BVP registered?

KD05 BVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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