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KR55 BPY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,551 mi
Last recorded48,551 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,551 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 4 Mar 2025 48,386 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe and mounts,front,rear shockers,boot floor,n/s/r floor

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 47,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,195 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 43,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,236 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 42,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (camber arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,992 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tread ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured left/right (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 39,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,579 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,630 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,468 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 33,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Nov 2010 24,839 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,872 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,338 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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KR55 BPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR55 BPY, 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 KR55 BPY registered?

KR55 BPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is KR55 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 BPY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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