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KS54 HSD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,928 mi
Last recorded155,928 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 155,928 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 148,135 miles

bonnet catch

brake pipes corroded

engine man light on

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust clamp at front corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 148,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch

brake pipes corroded

engine man light on

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust clamp at front corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,385 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 130,962 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 130,959 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management lamp illuminated

offside front flaser lens missing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 119,572 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2013 119,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 111,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded and insecure

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear discs pitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 111,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded and insecure

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,929 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 93,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,746 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 60,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 42,501 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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KS54 HSD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KS54 HSD, 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 KS54 HSD registered?

KS54 HSD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is KS54 HSD safe to buy?

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