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KT05 VFR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,761 mi
Last recorded105,761 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 105,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 105,761 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 98,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,658 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 97,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,385 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2023 90,385 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 86,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 83,688 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,926 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 76,214 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 76,185 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,508 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,870 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2014 47,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,509 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,402 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,118 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 42,115 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,063 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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KT05 VFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KT05 VFR, 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 KT05 VFR registered?

KT05 VFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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