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KN04 SCN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,092 mi
Last recorded66,092 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 SCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 66,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 60,607 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 55,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket broken off, next to diff housing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 50,324 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 49,119 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 49,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,912 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 43,254 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,067 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer wall but not to cords and worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,422 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly inner edges.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,939 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Mar 2014 20,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,415 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,026 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,731 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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KN04 SCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 KN04 SCN, 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 KN04 SCN registered?

KN04 SCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KN04 SCN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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