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KM05 GYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,521 mi
Last recorded81,521 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 81,521 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 81,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,324 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 77,297 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 72,987 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 72,987 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,986 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,035 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 62,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,879 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,943 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 49,555 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,555 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,611 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 44,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,242 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,044 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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KM05 GYF 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 71.4%.

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 KM05 GYF, 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 KM05 GYF registered?

KM05 GYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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