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KN55 DVY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,579 mi
Last recorded53,579 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 53,579 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 53,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,051 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,969 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,623 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 50,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger brackets corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,276 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,979 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres wearing slight on inside

Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,588 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,975 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 37,975 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,526 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,288 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 8 Jul 2010 19,924 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,340 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,718 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 DVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 KN55 DVY, 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 DVY registered?

KN55 DVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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