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KX55 YJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,698 mi
Last recorded142,698 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 142,698 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 142,315 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 131,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 128,052 miles

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 6 Feb 2020 117,234 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,687 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit has misty water

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2018 107,550 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside side repeater assembly (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also excessively bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear lamp assembly damaged/cracked

front windscreen wipers smearing

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,585 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 99,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,505 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides as marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 95,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,555 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,388 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 49,353 miles

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

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 25 Jun 2011 44,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,922 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,018 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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KX55 YJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc 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 KX55 YJE, 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 KX55 YJE registered?

KX55 YJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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