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KP55 TFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,792 mi
Last recorded141,792 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 TFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 141,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 136,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 132,225 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 132,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 129,014 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 128,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 127,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 123,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 121,171 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 121,171 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,166 miles

Central Both exhaust support brackets missing / not attached

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 110,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Both exhaust support brackets missing / not attached

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,490 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,953 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,142 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,642 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,015 miles

Small hairline crack in R/H/R exhaust pipe just after fork, (Not blowing to excess)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 36,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,325 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,363 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 19,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,279 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 TFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KP55 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

KP55 TFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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