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KN55 NZT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,744 mi
Last recorded83,744 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 83,744 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear indicators slightly discloured

Surface corrosion on majority of components under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,729 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre nearside rear

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 23 Sep 2024 83,729 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre nearside rear

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Nov 2023 83,727 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre Nearside Rear

Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,698 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,169 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipes covered in grease

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 82,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,689 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,588 miles

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

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

Nearside centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 77,588 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

parking brake efficiency close to limits 19%

Pass 15 Apr 2017 76,686 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Fail 15 Apr 2017 76,686 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,733 miles

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

both n/s tyre outer walls damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,769 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 67,769 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,557 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 40,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,970 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,155 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 NZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZT, 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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KN55 NZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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