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KV05 TSO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,252 mi
Last recorded128,252 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 TSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 128,252 miles

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2024 119,631 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken but exhaust system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 113,199 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper stop light not working

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 109,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 106,202 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 102,774 miles

FRONT HEADLAMPS MISTED LENSES

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 93,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,749 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,439 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 68,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,292 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,247 miles

offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge advice change

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,373 miles

offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge advice change

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,015 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking and tread down to 3mm

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,494 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,764 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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KV05 TSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KV05 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

KV05 TSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KV05 TSO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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