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KJ55 FRV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,994 mi
Last recorded107,994 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 102,250 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 98,152 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 98,152 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 97,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 94,248 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 94,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 90,105 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 90,089 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 87,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 87,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,670 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 85,653 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 85,630 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,629 miles

Exhaust hangers above differential corroded

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

Off side front fog light inoperative

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,800 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,933 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,633 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly out of shape

Undertrays and engine cover fitted, unable to fully check all items

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,916 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,103 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

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 FRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

KJ55 FRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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