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KW05 ZDX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

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Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

METAL FUEL LINE CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

METAL FUEL LINE CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024

Engine covers, undershields & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Oct 2023

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021

Engine covers, under shields & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 88,932 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

fuel pipe rusty

rear brake effort low

under trays and covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2020 132,210 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 114,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 31 Mar 2018 114,327 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2017 105,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

EML Activated

Exhaust mount corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smeer screen

Fail 30 Mar 2017 105,127 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

EML Activated

Exhaust mount corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,434 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

headlamp lenses fogged/misted over

n/s/r exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 81,222 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,906 miles

front tyres starting to crack/perish

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 Mar 2014 69,906 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres starting to crack/perish

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,449 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,373 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 49,371 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,900 miles

Advise wheel alignment check

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,603 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,322 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,514 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 ZDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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