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KJ55 FSG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,218 mi
Last recorded130,218 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 130,218 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 126,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits High (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (X2) front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge likely to expose cords soon - just acceptable - 205/55-16V Falken (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge likely to expose cords soon - just acceptable - 205/55-16V Falken (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,061 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,126 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,111 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,656 miles

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

offside front and both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,647 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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KJ55 FSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

KJ55 FSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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