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KM55 WPW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,797 mi
Last recorded125,797 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 125,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 120,569 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 119,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick plus linning loose on nsf inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 116,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,775 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 74,774 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,126 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 44,150 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 40,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,658 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,036 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008
Fail 4 Dec 2008

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

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 WPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

KM55 WPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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