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KR55 OPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,184 mi
Last recorded68,184 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 OPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,184 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 68,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 67,413 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,263 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,074 miles

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

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

brake warning light on.

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 45,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2013 45,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 42,005 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 40,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,102 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,320 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 OPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KR55 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

KR55 OPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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