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KV55 VNC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,632 mi
Last recorded83,632 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 VNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 83,632 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 79,949 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 79,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 71,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 70,773 miles

Front discs poor and pads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Rear discs poor

Fail 11 Feb 2023 70,773 miles

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

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

Front discs poor and pads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Rear discs poor

Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low and cracking

Rear both rear tyre getting near limit

Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 59,942 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 59,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 55,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,623 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,314 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,909 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,890 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 37,872 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,511 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,759 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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KV55 VNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KV55 VNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV55 VNC registered?

KV55 VNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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