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KJ05 ZGB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,668 mi
Last recorded75,668 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ZGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 75,668 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 75,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (inner rim) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,172 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 67,431 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 65,950 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 63,831 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 62,935 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,153 miles

parking brake:parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,703 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,703 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,505 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,594 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,469 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 55,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,964 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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,196 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,844 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 ZGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

KJ05 ZGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KJ05 ZGB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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