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KT05 VVG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,690 mi
Last recorded103,690 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 103,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,688 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe corroded over rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,661 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 56,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,469 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,662 miles

Nsr tyre valve deteriorating.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,643 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 27,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,591 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,479 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 13,923 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 12,959 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,952 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 VVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KT05 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

KT05 VVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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