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KP05 LDD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,947 mi
Last recorded73,947 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 LDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 73,947 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 73,904 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 72,377 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 68,842 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 67,378 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 67,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,588 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 57,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 55,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy wear on inner edge and heavily perished

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 55,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre also bald on inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy wear on inner edge and heavily perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 52,546 miles

engine/ under /sill covers fitted

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel

rear brake pads low

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 25 May 2018 52,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. ns (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high os (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine/ under /sill covers fitted

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel

rear brake pads low

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2017 48,930 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 47,193 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 47,101 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,344 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 34,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,923 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,494 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,321 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,097 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 LDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP05 LDD registered?

KP05 LDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is KP05 LDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 LDD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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