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KF05 KAZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,350 mi
Last recorded78,350 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 KAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 76,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2023 73,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 centre pipe brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear spring upper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 68,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear spring upper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres tread - out of shape

Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,789 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 64,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,302 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 54,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,323 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 47,323 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,050 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 39,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,023 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 33,023 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,269 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,477 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,959 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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KF05 KAZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 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 KF05 KAZ, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KF05 KAZ registered?

KF05 KAZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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