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KR05 CUH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 CUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,053 miles

slight oil leak-headlamp lens deteriated-n s f suspension arm bushes perished-o s f brake pipe corroded-all coil springs corroded-parking brake passed on limit-windscreen slightly damaged-

Pass 7 May 2022 111,842 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 111,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel stud broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Road wheel fixing missing one wheel stud mising (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 111,530 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front to rear brake pipe covered in thick substance

genral underbody corrosion

undertray and engine cover fitted obstructing view

Fail 13 Mar 2021 111,526 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front to rear brake pipe covered in thick substance

genral underbody corrosion

undertray and engine cover fitted obstructing view

Pass 25 Jan 2020 111,040 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe covered in heavy black substance

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,116 miles

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

Hand brake reserve travel

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 108,121 miles

Brake pipes undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,021 miles

service and parking brake passed on limit-all tyres worn low-exhaust mountings corroded

x2 front shockers slightly weak-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly

Fail 30 Jan 2017 105,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play lower rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

x2 front shockers slightly weak-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly

Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,002 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,414 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,294 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 99,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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o/r/ exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,681 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 63,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 brake discs slight pitted (vehicle been standing?)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,726 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)

all 4 brake discs slight pitted (vehicle been standing?)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,358 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 37,848 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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KR05 CUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KR05 CUH, 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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KR05 CUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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