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KR05 JZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,779 mi
Last recorded68,779 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 JZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 68,779 miles

rear brake pads @ about 4mm also rear tyres 9 and 10 years old

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted. Front exhaust mount broken and some rear missing but system still secure

Pass 29 Apr 2025 67,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 67,957 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened heavily corroded and has holes in it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated/covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside centre/rear exhaust hanger broken from exhaust, many others still supporting the system

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,403 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted.front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,113 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 52,980 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,369 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 10,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,653 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 JZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KR05 JZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR05 JZV registered?

KR05 JZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is KR05 JZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 JZV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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