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KT54 UWN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,675 mi
Last recorded124,675 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 UWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 124,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

hand brake to high

Pass 7 Jul 2025 121,817 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 117,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,547 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 110,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,149 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,076 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 80,091 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,720 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 71,876 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

noise comming from rear brake disc inside

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,294 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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KT54 UWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KT54 UWN, 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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KT54 UWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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