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KJ05 ZDS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,605 mi
Last recorded66,605 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ZDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,605 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 61,655 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 61,653 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 52,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 42,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,369 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,031 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 39,030 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,016 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 34,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,851 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner faces

both front tyres are perished and cracking

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside front fog lamp broken

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,183 miles

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

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)

both inner faces of front discs heavily corroded but not weakend

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 29,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,226 miles

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

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

front n/s fog lamp glass missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,780 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,923 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 ZDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

KJ05 ZDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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