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KV05 ZVS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,266 mi
Last recorded120,266 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 120,266 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 120,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,256 miles

engine cover

offside front tyre is part worn on inner tread

under tray

Fail 17 Nov 2017 106,256 miles

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

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

engine cover

offside front tyre is part worn on inner tread

under tray

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wear on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 92,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wear on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 83,458 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,342 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 64,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,746 miles

offside parking brake slow to react

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,304 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,603 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 37,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 25,212 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 ZVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

KV05 ZVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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