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KE05 HAU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,999 mi
Last recorded103,999 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 HAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 103,999 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 103,714 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,624 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,334 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

sill and under body covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 94,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

floor cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 91,803 miles

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

Nearside parking brake slightly low on efficency

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,707 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,612 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust center bracket missing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust center bracket missing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack in lens (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack and hole in lens (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear exhaust mounts slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack in lens (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack and hole in lens (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear exhaust mounts slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,123 miles

Both torque arm inner bushes perished/split

Front discs ridged

Nearside front repeater cracked,osf cracked and holed

Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,123 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both torque arm inner bushes perished/split

Front discs ridged

Nearside front repeater cracked,osf cracked and holed

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,898 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,201 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 32,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,724 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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KE05 HAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KE05 HAU, 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 KE05 HAU registered?

KE05 HAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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