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KR54 XSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,366 mi
Last recorded125,366 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 XSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 125,366 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 125,246 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 122,572 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 122,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,530 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 111,493 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,985 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 86,371 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,755 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres bold and distorted inner edges

Nearside Front tyre 2mm 225/45 17

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

Rear tyres 2.5mm 245/40 17

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,926 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,669 miles

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

o/s rear tyre is very worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,073 miles

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

front screen is very marked

Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,319 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,806 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,624 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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KR54 XSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KR54 XSU, 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 KR54 XSU registered?

KR54 XSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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