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KHZ 1568

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,430 mi
Last recorded53,430 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHZ 1568
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 53,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,052 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 43,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 43,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 38,673 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 34,800 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,551 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,996 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,404 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,650 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,117 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,627 miles

Both nearside tyres have cuts to tread. Unable to see cords

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,711 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres @ 3.0mm

Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,283 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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KHZ 1568 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 KHZ 1568, 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 KHZ 1568 registered?

KHZ 1568 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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