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KS05 YRO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,803 mi
Last recorded116,803 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 YRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 111,220 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 111,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,994 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 104,264 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 101,592 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 101,582 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen has crack/chip

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,533 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,910 miles

EML

n/s/f drop link slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 1 Aug 2014 66,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,179 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,795 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 YRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YRO, 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 KS05 YRO?

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What year was KS05 YRO registered?

KS05 YRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is KS05 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 YRO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS05 YRO have outstanding finance?

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