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KN05 EYW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

162,158 mi
Last recorded162,158 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 EYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 162,158 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2025 161,049 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 158,539 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 156,477 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 154,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,889 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 152,059 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 149,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 146,351 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,354 miles

Both front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 138,906 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 138,857 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 134,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,575 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 128,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,959 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)

plastic covers fitted on underside.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 109,066 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,732 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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KN05 EYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KN05 EYW, 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 KN05 EYW registered?

KN05 EYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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