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KJ55 CHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 CHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 77,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 74,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,468 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,557 miles

both headlight lenses cloudy

suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 60,557 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlight lenses cloudy

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 57,253 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy/faded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 57,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both headlamp lenses cloudy/faded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 48,828 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

free play at handbrake lever, may require adjustment

Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,937 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,039 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,230 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 33,288 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 33,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,232 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,072 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,460 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 31,459 miles

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

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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KJ55 CHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KJ55 CHG, 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 KJ55 CHG registered?

KJ55 CHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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