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KH05 TKH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 TKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 102,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,349 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,697 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,346 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to rear flexi. Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,962 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,686 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,444 miles

varied amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,209 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 63,208 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 63,209 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 63,208 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,614 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,634 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,969 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 45,969 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,371 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 38,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,774 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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KH05 TKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KH05 TKH, 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 KH05 TKH registered?

KH05 TKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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