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KS05 BGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,606 mi
Last recorded35,606 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 BGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 35,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 31,627 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 30,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 29,962 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,039 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 28,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,754 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,134 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 28,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 20 May 2016 27,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,470 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 26,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 24,783 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 21,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 17,599 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,758 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 17,758 miles

Rear Lower Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,850 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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KS05 BGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 KS05 BGE, 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 KS05 BGE registered?

KS05 BGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is KS05 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 BGE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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