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KU55 XMA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,412 mi
Last recorded81,412 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 XMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 81,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,841 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 79,841 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 77,465 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 77,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,060 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,187 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 56,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,781 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,507 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,649 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,225 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

small chip in zone b.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,550 miles

advise all four discs have surface rust

advise n s f inner wing cover damaged

advise stone chips on screen

Fail 12 Jan 2010 22,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise all four discs have surface rust

advise n s f inner wing cover damaged

advise stone chips on screen

Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,926 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 XMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KU55 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

KU55 XMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KU55 XMA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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