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KM55 GVD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,076 mi
Last recorded140,076 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 GVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 140,076 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 140,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 131,932 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 131,932 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 120,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 120,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,066 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 103,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Apr 2016 94,891 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

engine management light staying on

Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,695 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 91,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 76,702 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)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 63,470 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 63,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,667 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,972 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,030 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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KM55 GVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KM55 GVD, 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 KM55 GVD registered?

KM55 GVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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