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KM54 ZFW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,242 mi
Last recorded117,242 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 ZFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 117,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 113,809 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 113,197 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 113,197 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 113,147 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 113,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,058 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,927 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,358 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 85,358 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,217 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 77,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 71,788 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 71,787 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2012 62,385 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,938 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,425 miles

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

condition of front discs (slightly worn).

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,844 miles

Nearside Front 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)

all tyre side walls hace cuts

front tyre edges low

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,092 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,895 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,661 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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KM54 ZFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KM54 ZFW, 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 KM54 ZFW registered?

KM54 ZFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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