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KH54 YHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,746 mi
Last recorded91,746 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 YHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 91,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 91,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 79,647 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,533 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 72,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolts very loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 72,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Fail 6 Dec 2022 72,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame / suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front to rear under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2019 70,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front to rear under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,081 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneavenly

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,062 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,030 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 69,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,546 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2015 68,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe corroded

N/s/f tyre perished

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,941 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,502 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 38,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,318 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

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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KH54 YHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KH54 YHA, 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 KH54 YHA registered?

KH54 YHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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