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KS54 ZBF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,662 mi
Last recorded92,662 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 ZBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 92,662 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,736 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,100 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack (inner rack joint)

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

x2 rear exhaust hangers broken off (system still secure)

Fail 18 Mar 2021 84,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in offside front steering rack (inner rack joint)

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

x2 rear exhaust hangers broken off (system still secure)

Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,725 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 78,725 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 77,082 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,477 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,429 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 72,429 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,753 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 47,753 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 38,822 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 33,841 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 14,311 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 ZBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS54 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

KS54 ZBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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