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KE05 HCC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,363 mi
Last recorded59,363 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 HCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 55,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 52,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,715 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 45,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,059 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,304 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,954 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,825 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 33,825 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases needs welding (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,678 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 26,678 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,553 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,850 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 14,850 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 11,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,923 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,026 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,899 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 HCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 KE05 HCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE05 HCC registered?

KE05 HCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is KE05 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 HCC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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