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KP05 AXS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,437 mi
Last recorded76,437 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 AXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,437 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 76,430 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,012 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 75,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 67,130 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre excessively corroded one has broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Broken coil spring scraping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 67,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre excessively corroded one has broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Broken coil spring scraping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,293 miles

Both front tyres inner edge of raised tread bald

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge and inner edge of raised tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres inner edge of raised tread bald

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge and inner edge of raised tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,724 miles

All four tyres inner edges wearing thin

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 52,025 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,345 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 42,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,011 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,189 miles

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

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

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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KP05 AXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KP05 AXS, 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 KP05 AXS registered?

KP05 AXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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