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KN55 MKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,565 mi
Last recorded79,565 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 MKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,939 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 77,931 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,071 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 70,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,372 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 64,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,277 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 58,277 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,715 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 51,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 51,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,506 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,370 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,551 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,260 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,833 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 MKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KN55 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

KN55 MKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KN55 MKG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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