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KW55 XXN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,313 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 113,421 miles

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

Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

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))

Vehicle has full length undertrays

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 109,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,253 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,962 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 100,957 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box area x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,719 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,407 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 73,832 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,515 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 62,515 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,936 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 57,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2011 55,820 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,811 miles

engine management light is ON

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,872 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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KW55 XXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW55 XXN, 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 KW55 XXN registered?

KW55 XXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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