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KDD 700E

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,163 mi
Last recorded85,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDD 700E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 85,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 83,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 81,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 77,366 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 69,964 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,625 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,924 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2013 38,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 41,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 18,291 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 18,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,028 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 8,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 8,258 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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KDD 700E is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KDD 700E, 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 KDD 700E registered?

KDD 700E is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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