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KP55 WOM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,226 mi
Last recorded64,226 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 64,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,649 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 61,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 Tread close and side wall splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 56,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 53,365 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall splitting.

Fail 4 Nov 2022 53,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre side wall splitting.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,542 miles

offside front & rear tyres perished in tread

wipers smeary

Fail 23 Oct 2020 50,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front & rear tyres perished in tread

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,248 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 50,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight perished no aim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight perished no aim (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,536 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 49,536 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,757 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,931 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,888 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 45,482 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 44,210 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,183 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,676 miles

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

front brake discs are worn/lipped advise inspection and replace as per manufactors specification

Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,916 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,554 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,600 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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KP55 WOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WOM, 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 WOM registered?

KP55 WOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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