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KS54 VRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

173,361 mi
Last recorded173,361 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 173,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 173,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 172,043 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 172,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 169,588 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 169,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 169,517 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened *DANGEROUS DO NOT DRIVE* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes affected in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported where pipe joins flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle is corroded in places but nothing considered excessive at time of test.

various suspension components corroded but not excessive at time of test.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 167,537 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 162,941 miles

both headlamps lens dull

Pass 28 Nov 2018 151,303 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2017 140,156 miles

both front tyres wearing from the inner shoulder

both headlamps lens dull

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 29 Nov 2016 130,996 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 130,759 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (strong advice) both rear tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 120,772 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 109,183 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 109,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,135 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 96,932 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 82,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,331 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 61,537 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 40,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 13 Jan 2010 37,262 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 37,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 20,426 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 VRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

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

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