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KN05 YZH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,149 mi
Last recorded115,149 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 YZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 115,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front (D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 113,471 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 112,942 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,364 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,958 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)

Oil leak engine ()

Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak engine ()

Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,715 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,706 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 86,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,526 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 81,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,617 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 77,617 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,234 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,894 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,218 miles

Mouse nest under brake servo

Fail 9 Mar 2010 46,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mouse nest under brake servo

Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,003 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 YZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN05 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

KN05 YZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 YZH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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