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KV55 VNK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

93,913 mi
Last recorded93,913 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 93,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 92,154 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,078 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,840 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,532 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 86,107 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 84,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,980 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015
Fail 11 Apr 2015 41,197 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 2 Nov 2013 36,989 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 33,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,658 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on legal limit will need replacing soon

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,834 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 VNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KV55 VNK, 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 KV55 VNK registered?

KV55 VNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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