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KS54 VRX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,762 mi
Last recorded118,762 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 VRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 118,762 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,412 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 112,396 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 100,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,242 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 94,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both sides brakes noisy when spinning wheels

Pass 20 Apr 2020 93,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside inner edges also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic covers restricting view of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,778 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges also outer part of treads perished n/s and os

Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges also outer part of treads perished n/s and os

centre exhaust support bracket broken however exhaust still supported

rear exhaust flange joint bolts have deep corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,500 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,177 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 57,772 miles

Advise SRS lamp on.

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

Fail 9 May 2011 57,772 miles

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

Advise SRS lamp on.

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

Pass 10 May 2010 50,989 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall. recomend replacement

Fail 10 May 2010 50,989 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise n/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall. recomend replacement

Pass 11 May 2009 41,168 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 41,168 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,551 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 27,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

KS54 VRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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