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KJ55 FTN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,361 mi
Last recorded72,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,361 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 72,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,307 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 71,255 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,127 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 61,125 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 61,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,828 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,795 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,631 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,812 miles

split and blow on exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake Discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,627 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,087 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,974 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)

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 FTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

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

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