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KJ55 FPA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,382 mi
Last recorded114,382 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 114,382 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced And offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 100,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,363 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded

Front engine light on

Front head lamps deteriated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded cant fully inspect due to plastic trays

Pass 11 May 2017 66,092 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 66,091 miles

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

Engine management light on

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 62,271 miles

small chips on windscreen

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner side wall

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner side wall

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 May 2016 62,271 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner side wall

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner side wall

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

small chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 39,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2013 37,005 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 36,995 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,598 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 27,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,701 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,138 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,938 miles

Oil leak

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 FPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KJ55 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

KJ55 FPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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