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KR05 LAO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,960 mi
Last recorded93,960 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 LAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 93,960 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,435 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 91,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side working but lagging behind in rollers resulting in a 14% efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 90,446 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 89,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,091 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 84,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,653 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 81,619 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 78,789 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 76,064 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,470 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 69,868 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,961 miles

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

The engine management light is on.

The front brake disc are worn.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 65,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

The engine management light is on.

The front brake disc are worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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 20 Aug 2008 41,417 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 LAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

KR05 LAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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