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KV05 TNK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,115 mi
Last recorded80,115 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 TNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 80,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,009 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,148 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,445 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,436 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,117 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,019 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2016 63,948 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,896 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 49,489 miles

Exhaust ; minor leak at rear Y section ( cracked )

Tyres ; both front tread balding on inner edge

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,841 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2011 30,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2010 21,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,972 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,529 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,682 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,682 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,807 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KV05 TNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KV05 TNK, 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 KV05 TNK registered?

KV05 TNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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