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KIB 652

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,005 mi
Last recorded120,005 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 652
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 120,005 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 May 2025 118,444 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 116,344 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,211 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 106,304 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 106,280 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,464 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 103,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,327 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,647 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,978 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,997 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,383 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,982 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,881 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,970 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,950 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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KIB 652 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KIB 652, 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 KIB 652 registered?

KIB 652 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is KIB 652 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIB 652 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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