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KR05 HGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,140 mi
Last recorded117,140 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 117,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split and cracked and hangers corroded off insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going too front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe badly holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2022 113,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 108,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 104,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 98,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 91,038 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 83,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,942 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 67,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,944 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 57,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 57,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,655 miles

cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

esp light on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,655 miles

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

cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

esp light on

Pass 9 May 2011 39,060 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,759 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 HGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KR05 HGJ, 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 KR05 HGJ registered?

KR05 HGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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