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KJ05 ZFC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,648 mi
Last recorded75,648 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,648 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system corroded and supports broken

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Front Tyre looks like its been run flat

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 75,648 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system corroded and supports broken

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Front Tyre looks like its been run flat

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,723 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight sidewall damage nearside front

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,910 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre wall (no chords)

Wipers smearing on windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,465 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

wipers smear

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,111 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,790 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,272 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 ZFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KJ05 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

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

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