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KP55 NEF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,143 mi
Last recorded135,143 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 NEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 135,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 134,998 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2023 134,185 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 125,980 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe as slight corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,543 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x4 shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 105,066 miles

engine oil low

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2019 105,066 miles

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

engine oil low

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2018 91,390 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,494 miles

Centre. / rear exhaust deteriorated

Centre. / rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,918 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2015 54,889 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2012 35,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,927 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,692 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,738 miles

Plastic outer sill covers restrict full inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,020 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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KP55 NEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP55 NEF, 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 KP55 NEF registered?

KP55 NEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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