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KW05 ZDU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,379 mi
Last recorded102,379 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 ZDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,379 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 102,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,091 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 98,052 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 84,849 miles

Rear axle corroded and welded in places

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,315 miles

Offside Rear Axle mounting corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 76,944 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,682 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 75,682 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tye worn bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,906 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,129 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 44,129 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,004 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 27,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,193 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn low inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2010 24,190 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre tread worn low inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,856 miles

both rear tyres centre treads on depth warning markers

o/s/f tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,012 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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KW05 ZDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KW05 ZDU, 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 KW05 ZDU registered?

KW05 ZDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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The MOT history for KW05 ZDU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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