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KX05 AYL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,983 mi
Last recorded110,983 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 AYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 110,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2025 108,728 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 106,542 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 103,528 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 98,154 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low due to insecure light, will need resetting after repair (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake 164/89 low efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 97,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,542 miles

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,381 miles

Front & Side under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2018 89,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure Bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Front & Side under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,009 miles

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, has a nail in the tread (leaking) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 60,159 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)

srs light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,137 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 55,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,433 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 27,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,195 miles

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

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

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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KX05 AYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KX05 AYL, 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 KX05 AYL registered?

KX05 AYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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