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KM05 BBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,723 mi
Last recorded56,723 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 56,723 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,203 miles

Stone chip in front window screen

Pass 15 Mar 2024 55,019 miles

Nearside Front small stone chip on windscreen o/s lower (ZONE A)

Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,010 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both front anti roll link lower dust covers slight distortion

windscreen small stone chip lower zone A

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

under covers making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,751 miles

small engine oil leak

small stone chip zone A

Fail 11 Mar 2021 51,751 miles

small engine oil leak

small stone chip zone A

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,646 miles

head lamp image deteriorating

small windscreen chip in zone A

Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head lamp image deteriorating

small windscreen chip in zone A

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,929 miles

tail exhaust starting to deteriorate

undercovers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,337 miles

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,654 miles

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

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,977 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,284 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,627 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,664 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,589 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2011 31,272 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2010 25,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,037 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KM05 BBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 KM05 BBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM05 BBJ registered?

KM05 BBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is KM05 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 BBJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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