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KT05 WRP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,633 mi
Last recorded67,633 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 67,633 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just meets requirements of 1.6mm(strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,395 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 52,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 48,457 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 48,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,235 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,235 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,825 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 40,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,969 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,033 miles

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Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,014 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,062 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,821 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,721 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 12,297 miles

Advise tracking

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,103 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,831 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 WRP 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 WRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT05 WRP registered?

KT05 WRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is KT05 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 WRP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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