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KS05 BHY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,483 mi
Last recorded113,483 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 BHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,483 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 113,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 107,160 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 107,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 106,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 106,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 106,439 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 104,705 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 100,160 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 100,160 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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 20 Jul 2017 94,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 93,396 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 93,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 85,939 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,059 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 83,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,925 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 79,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,206 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,532 miles

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

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

O/S front tyre starting to perish on inner side wall

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,082 miles

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

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

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 BHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS05 BHY, 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

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What year was KS05 BHY registered?

KS05 BHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is KS05 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 BHY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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