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KP05 KEW

2014 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,113 mi
Last recorded77,113 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk38,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 KEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 77,113 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to tread markers in places

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2025 73,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to tread markers in places

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 58,992 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 48,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 41,469 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 41,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/r18 92y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/r18 92y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 28,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,701 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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KP05 KEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 38,603 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 KEW, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KP05 KEW registered?

KP05 KEW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2014.

Is KP05 KEW safe to buy?

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