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KU55 XKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,638 mi
Last recorded135,638 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 XKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 135,638 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,111 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,960 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 109,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,005 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,319 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,150 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 60,144 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,283 miles

exhaust bracket deteriorated

noise from both rear brakes, splash plate catching

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,017 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 51,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,396 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,652 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,613 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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KU55 XKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KU55 XKN, 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 KU55 XKN registered?

KU55 XKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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