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KX05 YWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,418 mi
Last recorded73,418 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 73,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 64,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,147 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Oil leak Large oil leak directly onto the exhaust system from back of Engine. ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,698 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 48,698 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,401 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 44,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,631 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,380 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,686 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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KX05 YWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KX05 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

KX05 YWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KX05 YWJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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