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KE54 SRX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,818 mi
Last recorded145,818 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 SRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 145,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 140,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 136,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 133,191 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 130,252 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2021 130,244 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 128,401 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 121,818 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Pass 8 Aug 2018 115,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,230 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 110,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 103,775 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 97,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,148 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 86,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,077 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

run flat tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,631 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,578 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 35,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,499 miles

near side seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,858 miles

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

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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KE54 SRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KE54 SRX, 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 KE54 SRX registered?

KE54 SRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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