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KM55 GWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,481 mi
Last recorded100,481 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 GWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 100,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 95,580 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays covering brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2024 91,050 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 85,092 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 85,074 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 74,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 74,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,473 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 72,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,059 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,008 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint O/S front, lower, rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,887 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,355 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,010 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front spring brokern but funtion not impaired replacement advised

Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,671 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,656 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,880 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 GWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KM55 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

KM55 GWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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