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KJ05 ZDA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,346 mi
Last recorded97,346 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ZDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 97,346 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 94,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 93,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 93,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,336 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 93,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,030 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2021 93,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,260 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,260 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 88,513 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 88,513 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure both (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,574 miles

Front bumper has light damage to the lower front section.

Screenwash becoming jellified.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 82,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front bumper has light damage to the lower front section.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Screenwash becoming jellified.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,543 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,769 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front bumper split

Fail 24 Jul 2014 56,769 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front bumper split

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 45,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 44,287 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 42,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,228 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,786 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 ZDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KJ05 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

KJ05 ZDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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