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KR55 EVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,010 mi
Last recorded103,010 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 EVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 103,010 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 100,106 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 100,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,521 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 90,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,722 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,865 miles

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R LOWER BOTTERM BUSH

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,109 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,331 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 60,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,194 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,553 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perished

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front jacking block missing

Fail 13 Sep 2011 31,553 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,882 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 EVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

KR55 EVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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