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KS03 KSO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,928 mi
Last recorded52,928 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 KSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 52,928 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Offside mounting, between centre and rear detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Furthest forward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 52,928 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Offside mounting, between centre and rear detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Furthest forward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 52,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,108 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,942 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,081 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 47,081 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,007 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 43,002 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,098 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,687 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,248 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 24,248 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,921 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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KS03 KSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KS03 KSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS03 KSO?

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What year was KS03 KSO registered?

KS03 KSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is KS03 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 KSO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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