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KX05 BHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,521 miles

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

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

front to back brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 118,661 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 118,319 miles

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

brake wear warning sign on dash

centre exhaust clamp broken

engine management light on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 118,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

brake wear warning sign on dash

centre exhaust clamp broken

engine management light on

engine oil very low

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 115,020 miles

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre is very close to legal limit & should be replaced

rear metal brake pipes are corroded & should be cleaned & protected or replaced

Fail 24 Sep 2013 115,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre is very close to legal limit & should be replaced

rear metal brake pipes are corroded & should be cleaned & protected or replaced

Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 104,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,008 miles

Rear brake discs starting to become corroded and pitted on inner faces.

keep wear on n/s rear tyre under observation

Fail 31 Aug 2011 86,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

keep wear on n/s rear tyre under observation

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,139 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2008 28,805 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 28,805 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 BHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KX05 BHO, 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 BHO registered?

KX05 BHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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