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KT55 ZLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,850 mi
Last recorded116,850 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,850 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 113,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2022 96,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,643 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,107 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 89,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 87,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 82,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 80,043 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,657 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,173 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 65,662 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,506 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,055 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Sep 2010 49,705 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,630 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 34,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KT55 ZLU, 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 KT55 ZLU registered?

KT55 ZLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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