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KR05 OEJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,574 mi
Last recorded83,574 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 OEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,537 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 83,536 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Large under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2022 82,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Large under trays fitted

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,977 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light bulb not working

Fail 30 Jul 2020 80,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light bulb not working

Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,415 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 78,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,471 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,272 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,820 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 73,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 24 Jul 2014 71,906 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,024 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 14 Jul 2012 62,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,796 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,796 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 4 Aug 2009 38,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,667 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 OEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

KR05 OEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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