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KN55 XTG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,735 mi
Last recorded183,735 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 XTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 183,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 183,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 175,882 miles

N/s rear tyre "low" on tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 175,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s rear brake pads lower than o/s

N/s rear tyre "low" on tread

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 166,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/s handbrake reading lower than n/s

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 161,176 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 159,269 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 159,269 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,259 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 143,595 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 143,595 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 131,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 131,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm of front suspension (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 120,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 120,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 110,729 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 110,684 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,554 miles

near side front tyres worn to wear bars .

off side rear tyre worn near to wear bars.

rear exhaust section corroded at near side rear mounting and rear joints.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,131 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,150 miles

Exhaust hanger snapped. Exhaust still secure.

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

Slight oil leak from transmission.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 73,241 miles

Advise front disc wear.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,241 miles

Advise front disc wear.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,112 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,439 miles

Chip in O/S mirror indictor lens

Chip in front number plate

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 XTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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