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KT55 YKS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,726 mi
Last recorded145,726 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 145,726 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 145,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 141,693 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 132,369 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 129,887 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 129,881 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 124,897 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 124,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 121,830 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 121,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,040 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 116,040 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,029 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,027 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,036 miles

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

Rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2016 94,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,062 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 87,999 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,776 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,736 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,368 miles

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

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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KT55 YKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KT55 YKS, 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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KT55 YKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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