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KG05 JMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,472 mi
Last recorded25,472 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 JMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 25,472 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 25,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 25,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 25,196 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,222 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,057 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 23,057 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,902 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 21,901 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,854 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,866 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,186 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 15,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,526 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,924 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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KG05 JMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 KG05 JMG, 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 KG05 JMG registered?

KG05 JMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is KG05 JMG safe to buy?

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