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KE54 TYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 TYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,443 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 89,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40ZR18.97Y. Michelin Pilot Sport 4. Extra load (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,742 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 87,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,133 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 83,970 miles

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

Offside Front Fog Light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,534 miles

Offside Front Fog Light not working

Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,534 miles

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

Offside Front Fog Light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,215 miles

front tyres worn to 3.0mm and low tread on edges

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

offside rear tyre damaged sidewall ....(repaired possibly with adhesive)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 78,213 miles

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

front tyres worn to 3.0mm and low tread on edges

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

offside rear tyre damaged sidewall ....(repaired possibly with adhesive)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2015 75,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,627 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,038 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 64,038 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,620 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,548 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 47,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,356 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 30,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,079 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

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 TYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

KE54 TYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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