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KN55 DNE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,161 mi
Last recorded101,161 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,161 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 91,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlight faded

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 May 2016 70,041 miles

EML on

Fail 5 May 2016 70,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 53,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,033 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,787 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 40,462 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,685 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,835 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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KN55 DNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KN55 DNE, 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 KN55 DNE registered?

KN55 DNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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