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KE54 TXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,374 mi
Last recorded87,374 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 TXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 87,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 82,891 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 74,501 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,905 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 60,576 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 54,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 54,029 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 49,650 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 43,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 43,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,105 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,375 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge and splitting around sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,036 miles

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

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,861 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,675 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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KE54 TXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KE54 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

KE54 TXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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