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KJ05 ZCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,289 mi
Last recorded80,289 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ZCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 80,289 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 76,981 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 74,954 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,025 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,646 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 60,027 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 55,549 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 50,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 45,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,310 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,422 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,308 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,940 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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KJ05 ZCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 KJ05 ZCZ, 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 KJ05 ZCZ registered?

KJ05 ZCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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